Can acupuncture soothe Chemo's nerve pain? small study hints yes
NCT ID NCT02129686
First seen Apr 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether acupuncture could reduce tingling, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer survivors. Fifty-seven women who had completed taxane-based chemotherapy were randomly assigned to receive acupuncture immediately or after a delay. The study measured changes in neuropathy symptoms using a questionnaire. Results may help design larger trials to confirm if acupuncture is a useful supportive therapy.
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage nerve pain after chemotherapy for breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 57 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Acupuncture's effects can vary, and the study didn't compare against a sham or placebo group.
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