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NCT Number: NCT00275574

Acupuncture for Non-cyclical Breast Pain

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Pain Mastodynia Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–100 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

  • 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

Treatment and study plan

Acupuncture

Procedure

acupuncture

Primary outcomes

  1. Four acupuncture treatments over a period of two weeks can improve non-cyclical breast pain

    Time frame: two weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Acupuncture for the Treatment of Non-Cyclical Breast Pain

Important dates

Study start
2003
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2009
First posted
Jan 12, 2006
Registry last updated
Jan 1, 2016

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