Acupuncture for the Treatment of Non-Cyclical Breast Pain
acupuncture
Neurologic Manifestations+2
+ Pain
+ Signs and Symptoms
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: April 1, 2003
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.Breast pain or mastalgia is a common and troublesome symptom for many women. Whereas cyclical breast pain related to hormonal fluctuations can frequently be treated, non-cyclical breast pain can go untreated due to its various etiologies and non-specific presentation. Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries to treat a vast array of illnesses and conditions. Research has shown that acupuncture has a link to a release of endorphins and other chemicals in the central nervous system. Thus, it is thought to help relieve pain. To date, there has been minimal research using acupuncture for breast pain. This pilot of 30 women will seek to determine whether four acupuncture treatments over a period of two weeks will significantly lower the level of pain experienced by these participants. Additionally, we will evaluate quality of life measures.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.30 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.From 18 to 100 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
* Female * greater than 18 years * non-cyclical unilateral or bilateral breast pain occurring daily, Greater than or equal to 2 on the BPI (average pain question) * pain for more than 3 months * satisfactory (non-suspicious for malignancy) breast examination within one year of enrollment (need documentation from physician or advanced practice nurse) * satisfactory (non-suspicious for malignancy) mammogram and/or ultrasound within one year if Greater than 35 years(need written report to verify) * able to return for acupuncture two times a week for two weeks * speak and understand English * hormone replacement therapy discontinued \> 3 months
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
ExperimentalStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location