Ear acupuncture offers hope for breast cancer hot flashes

NCT ID NCT06369168

First seen Dec 18, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested whether ear acupuncture can reduce hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are taking hormone therapy. 107 women participated, and researchers compared two types of ear acupuncture to see which worked better. The goal was to improve quality of life by easing hot flashes and related symptoms like sleep problems and fatigue.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte gGmbH

    Essen, Essen, Germany

  • Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte gGmbH

    Essen, Germany

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