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Sugar water shot eases breast cancer pain?

NCT ID NCT07378319

Symptom relief Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests if ultrasound-guided injections of dextrose (a type of sugar water) can reduce persistent chest wall and armpit pain in breast cancer survivors. Fifteen women who have finished standard physical therapy but still have pain will receive three injections over 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in arm function, pain, and range of motion for up to 6 months after the last injection.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dextrose (sugar water) injection
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug option for breast cancer survivors with lingering chest and armpit pain that hasn't improved with physical therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 15 people and no comparison group. The benefits may be due to the placebo effect, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 15 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jan 2025

Expected to finish

Jun 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * History of breast cancer surgery (mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery), with or without axillary lymph node dissection * Persistent ipsilateral chest wall and/or axillary pain, tightness, or movement restriction lasting ≥ 3 months after surgery; * Clinically significant baseline symptom severity, defined as Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire ≥ 25 and/or pain intensity ≥ 5/10 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS); * Completion of 12 weeks of standard physical therapy with no significant improvement, defined as a change in QuickDASH score from baseline to completion of therapy below the minimal clinically important difference (MCID; \<15 points ) and/or pain improvement \< 2 points on the NRS . * Age ≥ 18 years; * Ability to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Evidence of local cancer recurrence or metastatic disease; * Active lymphedema requiring ongoing decongestive therapy at the time of enrollment; * Shoulder pathology, including intra-articular or peri-articular conditions (e.g., adhesive capsulitis with marked capsular restriction, or acute rotator cuff tear,) judged by clinical assessment to be the dominant cause of symptoms. * Active infection, skin lesion, or unhealed surgical wound at the intended injection site; * Known bleeding disorders or anticoagulant use contraindicating injection; * Known allergy to dextrose or any components of the injection protocol; * Pregnancy or other medical conditions precluding participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer females

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Taichung Veterans Genetal Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Taichung, Taiwan, 407, Taiwan

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