Ear Nerve Stimulation for Breast Cancer Treatment Joint Pain
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a small electrical stimulation device placed on the ear can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitor (a hormone therapy for breast cancer). The treatment is non-invasive and aims to help women whose joint pain developed or worsened after starting this medication.
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Who can take part
- You are a postmenopausal woman currently taking one of three aromatase inhibitor drugs (letrozole, anastrozole, or exemestane) for breast cancer
- You have had symmetric (both sides of body) joint pain that started or got worse after beginning the aromatase inhibitor and has lasted at least 1 month
- Your joint pain score is greater than 4 out of 10 on a standard pain scale
- If you take pain or antidepressant medications, they must have been stable for at least 2–4 weeks with no new medications added
- You have good overall health status and can attend follow-up visits
- You speak French fluently and can complete study questionnaires
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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