Mind over needles: imagined acupuncture may soothe chemo nerve damage
NCT ID NCT07177820
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new approach for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — nerve pain, numbness, or tingling after cancer treatment. Instead of real needles, participants watch a video of acupuncture being applied and imagine it is happening to them. The trial will enroll 20 breast cancer survivors to see if this method is feasible and satisfying, and whether it might reduce nerve symptoms.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment (VGAIT)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage nerve pain after chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 20 people. It tests whether the idea works at all, not whether it truly helps symptoms. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGCharlestown, Massachusetts, 02129, United States
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