Needles vs. seeds: new study tests acupuncture for breast cancer joint pain

NCT ID NCT07490938

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tests two non-drug approaches—electroacupuncture and ear acupressure—to relieve joint pain caused by hormone therapy in breast cancer survivors. About 200 women will be split into three groups to compare these treatments against a waitlist. The goal is to see if these methods can safely reduce pain and improve quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University

    Xining, China

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  • Qinghai Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine

    Xining, China

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  • Tianjin Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated Hospital

    Tianjin, China

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  • Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute & Hospital

    Tianjin, China

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