Acupuncture may cut opioid use after cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT04560712
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study looks at whether adding acupuncture to standard care can reduce pain and the need for painkillers after open abdominal surgery for colorectal or pancreatic cancer. About 70 people having these surgeries will either get acupuncture or usual care. The goal is to see if acupuncture helps with recovery and reduces side effects.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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