Acupuncture for breast cancer survivors with lingering symptoms
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health, Pain, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help breast cancer survivors who still have pain, trouble sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, depression, or memory problems after finishing main treatments. You may be able to join if you are on hormone therapy and have at least two of these ongoing symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old.
- You had stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer and finished surgery, chemo, or radiation at least 1 month ago.
- You are currently taking hormone therapy (like tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor).
- You have at least two of these problems: pain (score 4+ out of 10), poor sleep (score 8+), fatigue (score 4+), anxiety (score 8+), depression (score 8+), or memory trouble (score below 60).
- You do not have a serious mental health condition, bleeding disorder, or pacemaker, and you have not had acupuncture in the last 3 months.
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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