Using acupuncture to improve cognitive health in older prostate cancer survivors
Acupuncture for Cognitive Health in Older Survivors of Prostate Cancer (ACHIEVE)
This study is looking at how acupuncture might help older men who have survived prostate cancer by improving their thinking skills and reducing problems like anxiety and tiredness that often come with it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10888989 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of acupuncture on cognitive health in older survivors of prostate cancer. It aims to understand how acupuncture can help manage cognitive dysfunction and related symptoms such as anxiety and fatigue, which are common in this population. The study will focus on both the direct and indirect benefits of acupuncture, particularly how it may alleviate co-morbid symptoms that contribute to cognitive issues. By exploring these relationships, the research seeks to develop new treatment strategies for improving cognitive health in prostate cancer survivors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults who have survived prostate cancer and are experiencing cognitive dysfunction or related symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients who are not survivors of prostate cancer or those without cognitive dysfunction may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a novel, non-pharmacological treatment option to enhance cognitive health and overall quality of life for prostate cancer survivors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results for acupuncture in managing symptoms related to cognitive dysfunction in other populations, suggesting potential success for this approach in prostate cancer survivors.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liou, Kevin T — Sloan-Kettering Inst Can Research
- Study coordinator: Liou, Kevin T
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.