Acupuncture may help black women avoid debilitating joint pain during breast cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT06534125
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 women with early-stage breast cancer, who are more likely to stop treatment due to side effects. Participants will receive either acupuncture or acupressure and report their pain levels over 24 weeks.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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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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