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Are you experiencing cancer-related pain?
A new study is testing whether acupuncture may be effective and safe for managing cancer-related pain.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a Chinese medicine therapy that involves the use of needles inserted into specific points on the skin. Acupuncture has been widely used for many conditions including pain.
What is cancer-related pain?
Cancer-related pain (CRP) is pain experienced by cancer patients that is directly associated with cancer or with cancer treatment. It may be caused by somatic, visceral and nervous tissue lesions directly caused by the tumour, intracranial hypertension, or may occur subsequent to conventional cancer treatments including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It is a pain that detrimentally impacts cancer patients’ Quality of Life and is associated with emotional distress, as well as with increased risk of developing depression. Combined with depression, it can adversely impact cancer survivors’ ability to return to work and engage in normal daily function. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help manage cancer-related pain. This study will help understand the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for people with cancer-related pain.
About our study?
The purpose of this research is to examine acupuncture for the management of cancer-related pain.
This study period spans 8 weeks, comprising a 4-week acupuncture phase followed by a 4-week follow-up. Participants will receive acupuncture twice weekly alongside their prescribed analgesic medication for CRP. After the intervention, a 4-week follow-up period will ensue, during which participants will maintain their prescribed medication regimen for CRP.
If you are interested and would like to discuss with a team member whether the study is suitable for you, contact our primary investigator at:
