Acupuncture for Non-cyclical Breast Pain

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Breast Pain
• Interventions: Procedure: acupuncture

• Registration Number: NCT00275574
• Lead Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-04
• Study First Submitted: 2006-01-10
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-10
• Study First Posted: 2006-01-12
• Primary Completion: 2009-08
• Study Completion: 2009-08
• Status Verified: 2015-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-12-30
• Last Update Posted: 2016-01-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
acupuncture	acupuncture	four acupuncture treatments over a period of two weeks

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Four acupuncture treatments over a period of two weeks can improve non-cyclical breast pain	two weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic; 🇺🇸 Rochester, Minnesota, United States