Trial reportThe oncologist2025
Electroacupuncture frequency for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy in breast cancer: a randomized controlled trial.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment and non-pharmacological interventions targeting the nervous system: a systematic review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- The Efficacy of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation as an Adjunct to Standard Bladder Training for Bladder Emptying After Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2026Trial
- Electroacupuncture Alleviates Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy via Multi-target Modulation: A Review from Mechanisms to Intervention.Chinese journal of integrative medicine · 2026Review
- Evaluating Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain: A Narrative Review of Clinical Evidence and Mechanistic Perspectives.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Electroacupuncture for chemotherapy-induced hemifacial spasm: a case report.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Article
- Effect of Electroacupuncture on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: Study Protocol for A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of pain research · 2026Article
- Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer: Study Protocol for A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of women's health · 2026Article
- Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis.Journal of pain research · 2026Review
- Precision acupuncture for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: multitarget mechanisms and integrated clinical translation framework.Frontiers in neurology · 2026Review
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Abstract
backgroundChemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a prevalent dose-limiting toxicity in breast cancer patients. Electroacupuncture (EA) shows promise but optimal stimulation parameters remain undefined. We conducted a randomized trial comparing EA frequencies for CIPN.
methodsThis single-center, single-blind trial randomized patients to 2, 100, and 2/100 Hz EA, or mecobalamin (Mecbl). The primary outcome was the patient neurotoxicity questionnaire (PNQ) response rate at Week 4. Secondary outcomes included PNQ scores, National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) grades at Weeks 4/8, and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy 20 (EORTC QLQ-CIPN20) and Quality of Life Questionnaire Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) scales.
results2/100 Hz EA achieved the highest overall response rate. Both 2 and 2/100 Hz EA improved PNQ sensory scores at Week 4. Sensory scores improved across groups, while motor scores decreased with 2 and 2/100 Hz EA. Only 2 Hz EA improved autonomic function. For quality-of-life, 2 Hz EA enhanced physical function, fatigue, pain and insomnia, while 2/100 Hz EA improved nausea/vomiting, constipation, appetite and global health with additional pain relief at Week 4. The 100 Hz EA group showed no significant benefits in these domains.
conclusionsThis study preliminarily explored EA's potential benefits for CIPN, with 2/100 Hz showing the highest response rate and 2 Hz demonstrating sensory improvement advantages. Different frequencies produced distinct therapeutic profiles. Further research should evaluate frequency-specific effects of EA for CIPN.
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