Acupuncture for treatment of arthralgia secondary to aromatase inhibitor therapy in women with early breast cancer: Pilot study

Authors

Byeongsang Oh, University of Sydney
Benjamin Kimble, University of Sydney
Daniel Costa, University of Sydney
Esther L. Davis, University of WollongongFollow
Anthony McLean, University of Sydney
K Orme, University of Sydney
Jane Beith, University of Sydney

RIS ID

129248

Publication Details

Oh, B., Kimble, B., Costa, D., Davis, E. L., McLean, A., Orme, K. & Beith, J. (2013). Acupuncture for treatment of arthralgia secondary to aromatase inhibitor therapy in women with early breast cancer: Pilot study. Acupuncture in Medicine, 31 (3), 264-271.

Abstract

Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are recommended as adjuvant hormone treatment for postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. A substantial proportion of women taking AIs experience joint pain and stiffness. Studies have suggested that acupuncture may be effective in treating joint pain. Objective A pilot study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of using acupuncture to treat AI-induced arthralgia.