Acupuncture and compression to prevent nerve pain from chemo
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture and compression therapy can prevent nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer. It aims to reduce numbness, tingling, or pain in the hands and feet.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have early or intermediate-stage breast cancer that has not come back.
- You are about to start a taxane-based chemotherapy (like paclitaxel or docetaxel) for the first time.
- You have not had chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or hormone therapy for breast cancer before.
- You do not have any nerve problems (numbness, tingling, or pain) at the start of the trial.
- You do not have serious heart, kidney, liver, or blood abnormalities.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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