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Acupuncture for Shortness of Breath in Cancer Patients

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective in relieving shortness of breath among breast and lung cancer patients.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Diagnosis of local or metastatic breast or lung cancer
Shortness of breath with onset after cancer diagnosis
Life expectancy of at least 4 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

Prior acupuncture
Other conditions suspected of causing shortness of breath, such as congestive heart failure, sarcoid disease, pneumonia, or obesity
No chest wall deformity
Neuromuscular disorders
Pulmonary vascular disease
Anemia
Uncontrolled pain or infection
Heart valve dysfunction

Study is for people with:

Breast Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

40

Study ID:

NCT00067691

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

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There is 1 Location for this study

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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research
New York New York, 10021, United States

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Study is for people with:

Breast Cancer

Estimated Enrollment:

40

Study ID:

NCT00067691

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

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