Acupuncture may shield breast cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
NCT ID NCT05528263
First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study tested whether acupuncture can help prevent or lessen nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. 89 participants received either acupuncture or relaxation exercises during their chemo treatment. The goal was to see if acupuncture could reduce these side effects and improve quality of life.
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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