Needles vs. night sweats: can acupuncture cool prostate cancer side effects?
NCT ID NCT06472856
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small pilot study tested whether acupuncture could help reduce hot flashes and night sweats in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy. Twelve men received acupuncture sessions, and researchers measured how well the treatment was accepted and whether symptoms improved. The goal was to see if this approach is worth studying further.
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, this could offer a drug-free way to manage hot flashes and night sweats in men with prostate cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small pilot study with only 12 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect could be due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bons Secours Hospital
Cork, Ireland
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