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Ancient chinese practices tested for cancer survivor symptoms

NCT ID NCT06497582

Symptom relief Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether self-acupressure (pressing specific points on the body) or Zhan Zhuang (a gentle standing meditation) can reduce pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in breast cancer survivors. Fifty women who had finished early-stage breast cancer treatment and still had moderate symptoms took part. They were split into three groups: Zhan Zhuang practice, self-acupressure, or a waitlist. The study measured symptoms after 8 weeks of practice and again 4 weeks later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
self-acupressure and Zhan Zhuang (a type of qigong)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer breast cancer survivors a simple, drug-free way to manage common after-treatment symptoms like pain, tiredness, and poor sleep.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 50 participants and no blinding, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. The benefits may be due to placebo or extra attention.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * a female adult aged 18 and older; * a diagnosis of early-stage (Stage I, II, or III) breast cancer; * completion of surgery, and/or chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy; * have at least a moderate level of pain, fatigue and sleep disturbance as measured on 0-10 numerical rating scales, with a score of ≥ 3 for each symptom during the past one month; * willing to use WhatsApp messenger for follow-ups; * being able to communicate in Chinese Exclusion Criteria: * prior use of acupuncture, acupressure, Zhan Zhuang, or other types of Zhan Zhuang within the past three months; * currently receiving progressive muscle relaxation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and other body mind exercise (e.g. yoga) for the treatment of pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance; * mentally incapable of participating in the study as indicated by the Hong Kong version of Montreal Cognitive Assessment score; * inability to perform self-care as indicated by the Karnofsky Performance Scale score\<70

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Conditions

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breast cancer female breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Breast cancer female Survivorship

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (posters, Facebook, WhatsApp groups etc.)

    Hong Kong, China

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