Can acupuncture with a jolt of electricity ease chemo nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT07455409
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested whether electro-acupuncture—a treatment that combines traditional acupuncture with mild electrical current—is practical and helpful for people with nerve pain and numbness from chemotherapy. Twenty cancer survivors who had completed chemotherapy at least three months earlier received up to 10 sessions. The main goal was to see if most participants could finish at least 8 treatments, and the study also measured changes in pain and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electro-acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease nerve pain and numbness from chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply widely. The treatment is not a cure and only aims to reduce symptoms.
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Locations
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Houston Methodist Neal Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States