Needle therapy targets hot flashes in breast cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07294339

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 09, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture can safely reduce hot flashes in women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. Sixty participants will receive either real or sham acupuncture three times a week for eight weeks, then be followed for 16 more weeks. Researchers will also use brain scans to explore how acupuncture might work.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Peking University People's Hospital

    Beijing, 100000, China

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