Status:
COMPLETED
Multi-Omics Study of the Effect and Mechanisms of Acupuncture on Psychoneurological Symptoms Among Breast Cancer Survivors
Lead Sponsor:
University of Illinois at Chicago
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The objectives of this study to explore whether acupuncture can improve the psychoneurological symptom cluster (pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance) in survivors of breast cancer and explore biomarker ch...
Detailed Description
The investigators will conduct the study with early stage breast cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment. They will all receive acupuncture. Treatments will be twice weekly ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- women with histologically confirmed stage 0, I, II, or III breast cancer
- who have completed their primary cancer treatment (e.g., surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy) at least 3 months prior and within 5 years
- are currently receiving adjuvant endocrine therapy
- are able to read and speak English
- with self-reported pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance in the last three months and their "worst" severity rating ≥ 3 (0-10 numeric rating scale) for at least two of the three symptoms
Exclusion
- have self-reported hospitalization for psychiatric illness within the past 2 years
- have a bleeding disorder
- physically or cognitively unable to complete the study procedures
- pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 26 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05417451
Start Date
November 1 2021
End Date
February 26 2025
Last Update
July 23 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60612