Acupuncture in the Management of Post Operative Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients

Last updated: June 30, 2011
Sponsor: Legacy Health System
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Breast Cancer

Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT00419822
BCA-TCM-001
  • Ages > 21
  • Female

Study Summary

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).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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)

Study Design

Total Participants: 30
Study Start date:
September 01, 2006
Estimated Completion Date:

Connect with a study center

  • Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center

    Portland, Oregon 97210
    United States

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