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Auricular Point Acupressure to Manage Chemotherapy Induced Neuropathy (R01)

  • Research team: Principal investigator Constance Johnson, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN
  • Funding sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  • Overview: This study integrates self-reported measures, quantitative sensory testing, endogenous biomarkers, and neuroimaging to investigate the efficacy and underlying mechanisms of using acupuncture-like stimulation of the ear to reduce pain, numbness, or tingling in the extremities for patients who have been treated with chemotherapy.
  • Budget: $2,208,407
  • Project period: Nov. 1, 2021, through May 31, 2026