Acupuncture offers hope for Chemo-Induced nerve pain in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT02129686

First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 25, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study looked at whether acupuncture can ease tingling, burning, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. It involved 57 women who had completed taxane-based chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. The goal was to see if acupuncture could reduce these nerve-related symptoms and improve quality of life.

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Locations

  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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