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Brief Title: Acupuncture in the Management of Post Operative Symptoms in Breast Cancer Patients
Official Title: A Randomized, Intent to Treat, Controlled Study of the Efficacy of Verum Acupuncture Compared to Sham Acupuncture in the Management of Post Operative Symptoms in Breast Cancer Subjects That Have Undergone Axillary Surgery
Study ID: NCT00419822
Brief Summary: This study is for the woman who will have axillary (armpit) surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment. The purpose of this project is to evaluate if acupuncture is helpful to control pain and improve range of motion (arm movement). Another goal is to find out if women have an improvement in their quality of life. This study is being done in collaboration with the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM).
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 21 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers: No
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, Oregon, United States
Name: Nathalie Johnson, MD
Affiliation: Legacy Health System
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR