Plain-English translation of NCT07177820 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This is a pilot study testing a new approach called Video-Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment (VGAIT) to help people with persistent nerve pain and tingling in their hands and feet after chemotherapy for breast cancer. The treatment combines acupuncture principles with guided imagery delivered remotely through video sessions. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical, if patients find it helpful, and if people are willing to stick with the program.
Many people finish breast cancer chemotherapy but continue to experience painful nerve damage in their hands and feet that can last for months or years. Current treatments for this type of pain are limited, so researchers are exploring whether this guided imagery and acupuncture approach might offer relief and improve quality of life.
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You would attend 16 sessions of video-guided acupuncture imagery treatment over 8 weeks, with sessions delivered remotely through Zoom so you can participate from home. You would complete brief questionnaires and assessments at the start of the study, at week 4, and at week 8 to help researchers understand how the treatment affects your symptoms and whether it's helpful for you.
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United States
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Enrollment target
~20 participants
Started
January 2026
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in February 2026.
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Central contact
Sierra Hodges
Massachusetts General Hospital
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