Acupuncture in the Management of Post Operative Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Breast Cancer
In brief
This study is for the woman who will have axillary (armpit) surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment. The purpose of this project is to evaluate if acupuncture is helpful to control pain and improve range of motion (arm movement). Another goal is to find out if women have an improvement in their quality of life. This study is being done in collaboration with the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM).
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00419822
- Run by
- Legacy Health System
- People needed
- 30
- Starts
- 2006-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2011-07-04
Who can join
Age: 21 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female subjects
- Expected survival at least 6 months or greater
- Has had surgery with axillary dissection
- Greater than 6 nodes removed during surgery
- Greater than 21 years of age
You may not qualify if…
- Previous mastectomy
- Double mastectomy at the time of current axillary surgery
- Any diagnoses of autoimmune disease
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Unable to provide written informed consent
- Suspected or diagnosed fibromyalgia
- Previous shoulder injuries for the specific arm that will undergo axillary dissection
- Known or suspected drug or alcohol abuse as determined by the investigator
- Decreased range of motion (ROM) as evidenced on standard preoperative exam
- Previous acupuncture (lifetime)
Where it is running
- Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center — Portland, Oregon, United States
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