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Electroacupuncture Therapy for Chronic Pain After Breast Cancer Treatment
Study Summary
This trial looks at how well electroacupuncture therapy can help to reduce chronic pain in patients who have had surgery for breast cancer.
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am starting or planning to start a new lymphedema treatment.I have used acupuncture for my current pain.I have a history of bleeding disorders.I have received acupuncture with electrical stimulation.You have a pacemaker or other implanted electronic devices in your body.You have seen a cancer doctor in the last 12 months.You experience moderate to severe pain based on a pain assessment questionnaire called the Brief Pain Inventory.Your recent blood tests show that you have enough white blood cells and platelets.My breast cancer has spread to other parts of my body.I have had acupuncture in the last year.I have had pain for over 3 months after my breast cancer treatment, not due to medication or nerve damage from chemotherapy.My worst pain in the last week was 4 or more on a scale of 0 to 10.I finished all my cancer treatments at least 4 months ago.I have had stage I, II, or III breast cancer in the past.I am managing my lymphedema symptoms at home.I am a woman aged 18 or older.My current tests show no signs of cancer.
- Group 1: Group III (waitlist control)
- Group 2: Group I (electroacupuncture therapy)
- Group 3: Group II (sham electroacupuncture therapy)
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any short-term or long-term risks associated with Electroacupuncture Therapy?
"While there is some evidence that Electroacupuncture Therapy may be safe, Phase 2 trials have not yet demonstrated any efficacy."
Are we currently enrolling people for this research project?
"The study, which is currently looking for participants, was first posted on clinicaltrials.gov on September 13th 2016. The 3/3/2021 update was the most recent one as of this writing."
How many enrollees does this clinical trial have thus far?
"The clinical trial is presently searching for patients, as indicated by information on clinicaltrials.gov. The initial posting date was 9/13/2016, with the most recent edit being 3/3/2021. 109 participants are needed at 1 location."
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