New pain program aims to help underserved cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT06063603

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a pain management program for cancer survivors living in rural areas or of Hispanic background. The program included acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, educational materials, and a pain clinic referral. The goal was to see if the program was feasible and acceptable to participants, with the hope of running a larger future trial.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Acupuncture, cognitive behavior therapy, educational materials, and pain clinic referral

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a larger trial testing a practical pain management program that helps rural and Hispanic cancer survivors better control their pain.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 51 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program combines several approaches, making it hard to know which part works best.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer chronic leukemia hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm lymphoma plasma cell myeloma

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States