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Acupuncture for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
This study is currently recruiting patients.
Sponsored by: | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) |
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Information provided by: | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) |
Purpose
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether acupuncture reduces the incidence of hot flashes in women with breast cancer.
Condition | Treatment or Intervention | Phase |
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Breast Neoplasms Hot Flashes |
Procedure: Acupuncture |
Phase III |
MedlinePlus related topics: Breast Cancer; Menopause
Genetics Home Reference related topics: breast cancer
Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Control, Crossover Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Acupuncture for the Treatment of Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Expected Total Enrollment: 70
Hot flashes are a common side effect of treatment for breast and prostate cancer. Opioids produced by the body are associated with these hot flashes. Acupuncture causes a release of endorphins that may affect opioid levels. Several studies have shown significant decreases in hot flashes following acupuncture treatment. This study will expose participants to either acupuncture or placebo to determine the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating hot flashes in breast cancer patients.
Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to receive eight sessions of either real or placebo acupuncture over 4 weeks. Participants will monitor their hot flashes in a diary that will be analyzed 6, 13, and 26 weeks after the start of the study. The frequency and severity of hot flashes will be measured. At the end of 4 weeks, participants in the placebo group will be offered real acupuncture.
Eligibility
Genders Eligible for Study: Both
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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