Acupuncture and massage may ease cancer treatment side effects, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT04940780

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether adding acupuncture or touch therapies (like reflexology and shiatsu) to standard cancer care can reduce symptoms and improve quality of life. 750 adults currently undergoing cancer treatment will receive 8 weekly sessions of either acupuncture or touch therapy. Researchers will measure changes in symptoms, well-being, and safety before and after the program.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupuncture and touch therapies (reflexology, shiatsu, therapeutic touch)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a safe, non-drug way to help cancer patients feel better during treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage registry study without a placebo group, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. Benefits may vary widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer cancer-related condition Signs and Symptoms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ONCOLOGIC COMPLICATIONS SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Institute of Oncology, Shaare Zedek Medical Center
RECRUITING

Jerusalem, 7791031, Israel

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