Acupuncture for Pain Reduction in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer

Inclusion Criteria

• AYA INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Report a pain severity score of >= 3 in the last month on an 11-point (0-10) numerical rating scale and reports a pain distress score of >= 2 on a 5-point numerical rating scale
• On treatment for cancer for at least one month or within two years of completing treatment
• Not expected to be terminal within the next six months
• Absence of infection or bleeding disorder
• Physically and medically able to get to the acupuncture clinic
• Able to read and write English
• PARENT/GUARDIAN INCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Be a primary parent/guardian of the AYA participant
• Parents/legal guardians will provide written consent for their own participation
• Be able to read and write English

Exclusion Criteria

• AYA EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Absence of inclusion criteria
• Parents/guardians or subjects who, in the opinion of the investigator, may be non-compliant with study schedules or procedures
• Cognitive impairments that would limit AYA’s ability to complete measures or to independently care for health as determined by medical team
• PARENT/GUARDIAN EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
• Cognitive impairments that would limit the parent/guardian’s ability to complete measures
• Absence of inclusion criteria above