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Acupuncture may offer Drug-Free relief for breast cancer Survivors' lingering symptoms

NCT ID NCT07695948

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture can help breast cancer survivors who are on hormone therapy and still dealing with pain, fatigue, and poor sleep. Researchers will give a standardized acupuncture treatment and measure changes in these symptoms. The goal is to find out if acupuncture works and who benefits most.

What this could mean

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Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, acupuncture could become a standard option to help breast cancer survivors manage lingering pain, fatigue, and poor sleep without extra drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a single study with 252 participants, and results may not apply to all survivors. Acupuncture effects can vary, and the placebo effect is strong for symptom relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

About 252 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Aug 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * With histologically confirmed Stage 0-III ER/PR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer * Currently receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy * Completed their primary cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at least 3 months prior to recruitment * Acupuncture-naïve * Have self- reported pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance in the last month with an average severity rating ≥ 3 (0-10 numeric rating scale) for at least 2 of the 3 symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Taking methylsulfonylmethane or glutathione supplements * Physically or cognitively unable to complete the study procedures * Pregnant

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing,

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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