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Ear acupuncture offers hope for breast cancer patients suffering hot flashes

NCT ID NCT06369168

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kliniken Essen-Mitte Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether ear acupuncture can ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are taking hormone-blocking pills. 107 women took part, comparing two types of ear acupuncture. The goal was to see if this simple treatment could improve their daily comfort and quality of life.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

107 people

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Started

Jun 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * histologically confirmed diagnosis of non-metastatic hormone receptor-positive breast CA (TNM stage I-III) under adjuvant endocrine therapy * hot flashes, measured with the MRS (Menopause Rating Scale) * willingness to participate in the study and signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * ongoing or planned chemotherapy, radiotherapy, follow-up treatment or reconstructive plastic surgery during the study period * severe physical or psychopharmacologically treated psychiatric comorbidity, due to which a patient is unable to participate in the study * pregnancy * participation in other clinical trials with behavioural, psychological or complementary medicine, psychological or complementary medical interventions * regular use of barbiturates, antidepressants, abuse of drugs and/or alcohol * ongoing acupuncture treatment * lack of ability to complete the questionnaires independently * operations or infections in the area to be acupunctured

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Conditions

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breast cancer breast neoplasm Hot Flashes

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Hot flashes

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte gGmbH

    Essen, Essen, Germany

  • Evang. Kliniken Essen-Mitte gGmbH

    Essen, Germany

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