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Medical acupuncture · Dec 2020
Acupuncture As a Potential Opioid-Sparing Pain Management Intervention for Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment.
Background: High-symptom burdens, including pain, are associated with high-dose chemotherapy. Objective: We conducted a pilot study to evaluate how acupuncture may affect symptom burden and use of pain medication. Design: This is a randomized sham acupuncture (SA) controlled trial. ⋯ Blinding: Investigators and study participants were blinded. Conclusion: Further study of acupuncture in a larger trial is warranted for its effect on reducing opioid use and symptom burdens during high-dose chemotherapy. Registration: NCT01811862.