Acupuncture may cool hot flashes in men on prostate cancer hormone therapy

NCT ID NCT07335224

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce hot flashes and improve 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 main goal is to see if the acupuncture program is practical and acceptable, and to gather early data on its effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Hot Flashes prostate cancer prostate neoplasm

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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Locations

  • Inova Schar Cancer Institute

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    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

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