Needle power: acupuncture may ease Chemo's toll on breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06601621
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (needles with mild electric pulses) with self-acupressure (pressing specific points on the body) can improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. About 192 participants will be split into two groups to compare the effects. The goal is to see if these complementary therapies help with common chemo side effects like pain, fatigue, and anxiety.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electroacupuncture and self-acupressure
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to help breast cancer patients feel better during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The approach may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Qinghai University Affiliated Hospital
RECRUITINGXining, Qinghai, 810000, China
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