Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Aromatase Inhibitor Pain in Breast Cancer
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This trial tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve (a major nerve in your neck) can reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitor medications used to treat breast cancer. Some patients may also receive immune-boosting cells to enhance pain relief.
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Who can take part
- Female, aged 18 or older
- Stage I–III breast cancer (early to locally advanced, not metastatic) that is hormone receptor-positive
- Currently taking aromatase inhibitor therapy for at least 30 days with plans to continue for at least 1 more year
- Experiencing moderate to severe aromatase inhibitor-related joint or muscle pain (score above 3 on pain scale)
- Recovered from surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy side effects
- No serious heart disease, diabetes, overactive thyroid, other cancers, or recent joint surgery
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