Acupuncture for CIPN in Breast Cancer Patients

Ideally 10 patients experiencing peripheral neuropathy due to chemotherapy from breast
cancer treatment will be included in this study.They will receive 16 total acupuncture
treatments over 10 weeks including various points based off of research and classical text
and scalp acupuncture.

Inclusion criteria:

1. Minimum of 18 years of age

2. Currently receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy

3. Experiencing symptoms of chemotherapy induced neuropathy for at least 1 month

4. Have a minimum score of 3 on the VAS should have a grade II CIPN on NCICTC

5. Willing to sign an informed consent

6. Stable treatment for more than two months before screening

- Stable treatment is defined as no change in the type and dose of medications 2
months prior to enrollment.

- Once enrolled, the patients will be asked to remain on the same type and dose of
the medications for neuropathy

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Receiving any treatment to prevent neuropathy 2 weeks prior to the screening

2. Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy due to any other cause than chemotherapy

3. Pre-existing conditions like pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension,
cardiovascular disorders, bleeding disorders, depression (BDI > 21)

4. Unwilling to follow the protocol

5. Individuals who are receiving government disability assistance