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

NCT ID NCT07695948

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

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Contact

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Locations

University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing,

Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

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