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Effects, Metabolic Mechanisms and Predictors of Response to Acupuncture in Treating Psychoneurological Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

This study tests whether acupuncture helps breast cancer survivors with pain, tiredness, and sleep problems. Acupuncture uses thin needles placed in the body. The study also looks at how it may work and who may benefit most.

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect, mediators and predictors of treatment response of acupuncture in treating the psychoneurological symptom cluster (pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance) among breast cancer survivors.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Age 18 or older.
  • Have stage 0–III breast cancer confirmed by a tissue test. The cancer must be ER/PR-positive (sensitive to hormones) and HER2-negative (without high levels of a protein called HER2).
  • Currently taking hormone treatment to help keep breast cancer from coming back.
  • Finished main cancer treatment, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy, at least 3 months before joining.
  • Have never had acupuncture.
  • Reported pain, tiredness, and sleep problems in the past month. At least 2 of these must have an average severity of 3 or higher on a 0–10 scale.

Who can't join

  • Taking methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) or glutathione supplements.
  • Unable to complete study steps because of physical problems or problems with thinking or understanding.
  • Pregnant.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years of age * With histologically confirmed Stage 0-III ER/PR-positive HER2-negative breast cancer * Currently receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy * Completed their primary cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at least 3 months prior to recruitment * Acupuncture-naïve * Have self- reported pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbance in the last month with an average severity rating ≥ 3 (0-10 numeric rating scale) for at least 2 of the 3 symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Taking methylsulfonylmethane or glutathione supplements * Physically or cognitively unable to complete the study procedures * Pregnant

Study sites (1)

IL