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Acupuncture for Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: (AcuAYA)Purpose
Many people who get chemotherapy experience a loss of their period (amenorrhea). They may have menopause-like symptoms such as insomnia, hot flashes, and anxiety. The condition also increases the risk of infertility.
There is no treatment for period loss in people getting chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers are assessing acupuncture to treat amenorrhea caused by chemotherapy in young adults with cancer.
Acupuncture is a medical technique that involves the insertion of very thin needles into specific areas on the body. The goal is to promote health and well-being. Studies have shown that acupuncture may help recover the function of the ovaries and balance sex hormone levels.
If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to one of these groups:
- The acupuncture group, who will have 12 acupuncture treatments over 12 weeks.
- The control group, who will be put on a waitlist. They will be able to have the same acupuncture treatment as the acupuncture group after a 16-week waiting period.
Contact
For more information about this study, please contact the Clinical Research Coordinator at [email protected] or 646-449-1074.