Acupuncture may help black women avoid debilitating joint pain during breast cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT06534125
First seen Feb 02, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether in-person acupuncture or virtual acupressure can prevent joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. It focuses on Non-Hispanic Black postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer, who are more likely to stop treatment due to joint pain. Participants will receive either acupuncture or acupressure, and researchers will track pain levels over 24 weeks.
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States
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Emory University Hospital Midtown
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Grady Health System
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30303, United States
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