HOT FLASHES

This trial tests whether a wearable device that delivers a cooling sensation on the wrist can reduce the burden of hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). About 66 participants will be randomly assigned to use the device right away o…

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes in 40 men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. Hot flashes are a common side effect that can disrupt sleep and daily life. Participants will receive real or sham acupuncture, and researchers will track change…

This study tests whether acupuncture, with or without daily self-acupressure, can reduce hot flashes in women with BRCA gene mutations who had their ovaries removed. About 200 participants will receive 8 weekly acupuncture sessions, then half will also practice acupressure at hom…

This study tests whether acupuncture can safely reduce hot flashes in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. Sixty patients will receive either real or sham acupuncture three times a week for eight weeks, then be followed for 16 more weeks.…

This study will test whether high power laser acupuncture can reduce hot flashes in women after menopause. Sixty women aged 50 to 60 who have hot flashes will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure how often and how severe the hot flashes are using a simple questionnaire…

This study tests whether an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep in menopausal women. 90 women aged 45-60 with hot flashes and poor sleep will be randomly assigned to either the MBSR program or no intervention. The prog…