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Psychology


Human Studies


2019 Oct 14


Oncologist

Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial.

Authors

Lu W, Giobbie-Hurder A, Freedman RA, Shin I, Lin NU, Partridge AH, Rosenthal DS, Ligibel JA
Oncologist. 2019 Oct 14.
PMID: 31611333.

Abstract

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is one of the most debilitating long-term side effects in breast cancer survivors. We conducted a randomized controlled pilot trial to assess the feasibility, safety, and effects of an acupuncture intervention on CIPN in this population.