Electroacupuncture Versus Gabapentin for Hot Flashes Among Breast Cancer Survivors: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial [Breast Cancer]

Conclusion Acupuncture produced larger placebo and smaller nocebo effects than did pills for the treatment of hot flashes. EA may be more effective than GP, with fewer adverse effects for managing hot flashes among breast cancer survivors; however, these preliminary findings need to be confirmed in larger randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up.
Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tags: Clinical Trials, Menopausal Symptoms, Complementary & Alternative Medicine Breast Cancer Source Type: research