Ear acupressure shows promise for chemo nerve damage
NCT ID NCT04920097
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tests whether pressing specific points on the ear (auricular point acupressure) can reduce pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. About 225 cancer patients will try this non-needle technique. Researchers will also measure changes in nerve function and body signals to understand how it works.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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