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2024-05-05 @ 12:00 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 9:18 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00209001
Status:
TERMINATED
Last Update Posted:
2015-07-13
First Post:
2005-09-13
Brief Title:
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hot Flashes in Women Treated With Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
Sponsor:
Emory University
Organization:
Emory University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Hot Flashes in Women Treated With Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
Status:
TERMINATED
Status Verified Date:
2015-07
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Principal investigator Peter Johnstone MD relocated to another institution
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture is effective in relieving hot flashes in women treated with hormonal therapy for breast cancer
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this study is to determine if acupuncture is effective in relieving hot flashes in women treated with hormonal therapy for breast cancer
Hormonal therapy is one of the most common treatments for breast cancer in women Unfortunately many women on hormonal therapy suffer from hot flashes the sudden sensation of heat throughout the face neck and chest with or without shivering and sweating Many medicines have been used to treat hot flashes but no single medication has been found to work reliably
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for many conditions in Western medicine specifically for dry mouth in people who have received radiation to their head and neck as well as for hot flashes in women during menopause the change of life In this study we are investigating whether acupuncture is effective for women suffering hot flashes that result from their treatment of breast cancer
Hormonal therapy is one of the most common treatments for breast cancer in women Unfortunately many women on hormonal therapy suffer from hot flashes the sudden sensation of heat throughout the face neck and chest with or without shivering and sweating Many medicines have been used to treat hot flashes but no single medication has been found to work reliably
Acupuncture has been shown to be effective for many conditions in Western medicine specifically for dry mouth in people who have received radiation to their head and neck as well as for hot flashes in women during menopause the change of life In this study we are investigating whether acupuncture is effective for women suffering hot flashes that result from their treatment of breast cancer
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None