Needle relief: acupuncture may cool hot flashes in prostate cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06472856
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This small pilot study looked at whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and night sweats in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. Twelve patients in Ireland received acupuncture, and researchers measured how well it worked and how acceptable it was. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could improve quality of life.
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Bons Secours Hospital
Cork, Ireland
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