Needle this: acupuncture may cool hot flashes in men on prostate cancer hormone therapy

NCT ID NCT07335224

First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and improve sleep and quality of life in men receiving hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Twenty-four men will be randomly assigned to start acupuncture right away or after a delay, and all will receive standard lifestyle advice. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful, paving the way for a larger study.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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