Complementary therapies to improve quality of life in multiple myeloma

This trial is testing whether integrative therapies—such as acupuncture, massage, movement practices, and mind-body techniques—can help people with multiple myeloma feel better and live with fewer troublesome symptoms. Multiple myeloma often causes weakness, fatigue, pain, anxiety, and other side effects that affect daily life, even with standard medical treatments. This study wants to see if these complementary approaches can safely improve your overall well-being alongside your regular cancer care.

While standard treatments for myeloma continue to improve, many patients still struggle with pain, fatigue, anxiety, and other symptoms that affect quality of life. Research in other cancer types suggests that complementary therapies can help with these symptoms, but there is limited information about how well they work specifically for myeloma patients, especially those receiving newer medications.