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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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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