Can acupuncture with electricity ease cancer brain fog and fatigue?
NCT ID NCT05283577
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can help cancer patients and survivors with clusters of symptoms like memory problems, fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Seventy participants will receive either real electroacupuncture or a sham version over 10 weeks. Researchers will track changes in symptoms, cognitive function, and blood biomarkers to see if the treatment is feasible and promising.
What this could mean
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Active substance
electroacupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help cancer patients and survivors manage common symptoms like brain fog, tiredness, and trouble sleeping.
What could go wrong
This is a small early feasibility study, not a large trial. The sham control may also provide some benefit, making it hard to prove real effects. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute
Irvine, California, 92697, United States