Finger pressure may soothe joint pain in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06228768
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether self-acupressure—using fingers to press on specific points on the body—can reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. Fifty postmenopausal women with breast cancer learned to do acupressure on themselves for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in pain and also looked at effects on other symptoms and gut bacteria.
What this could mean
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Active substance
self-acupressure (finger pressure on specific body points)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage joint pain and stiffness caused by breast cancer hormone therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or due to the placebo effect.
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Locations
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University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States