Electroacupuncture for Cancer-Related Memory and Thinking Problems
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a treatment using thin needles and gentle electrical stimulation) can help cancer survivors who are experiencing thinking or memory problems after their cancer treatment. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical, affordable, and effective enough to offer it widely.
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Who can take part
- You are 21–85 years old and have been diagnosed with cancer
- You have noticed your memory or thinking ability has gotten worse since your cancer diagnosis or treatment started
- You speak English or Mandarin and can understand study information
- You do not have cancer that has spread to your brain
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant in the next 5 months, or breastfeeding
- You do not take blood-thinning medications (like aspirin, warfarin, or similar drugs) and do not have bleeding disorders
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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