Can tai chi and acupuncture soothe chemo nerve damage?

NCT ID NCT07501663

First seen Apr 03, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests whether Tai Chi, alpha-lipoic acid supplements, and acupuncture can help reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in people who have had gastrointestinal cancer. About 60 adults who finished chemo at least three months ago and still have numbness and tingling will try these treatments over 16 weeks. The goal is to see if these approaches are practical and helpful for managing symptoms.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University

    RECRUITING

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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