Acupuncture needles take on cancer stress: new trial tests weekly sessions
NCT ID NCT07132034
First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tests whether eight weekly acupuncture sessions can lower stress in breast cancer patients who finished primary treatment in the last six months. About 112 participants will be randomly assigned to acupuncture or standard supportive care. The main goal is to measure stress levels after eight weeks using a standard questionnaire.
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What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease stress for breast cancer survivors after primary treatment.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. Acupuncture is generally safe but may cause minor bruising or soreness.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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