Acupuncture combined with immunotherapy for recurrent and metastatic cervical cancer: a pilot RCT protocol

Key Points

• Acupuncture combined with immunotherapy may improve outcomes for recurrent and metastatic cervical cancer.
• Primary outcome includes treatment response assessed over a planned 12-month period.
• Randomized controlled trial protocol registered under identifier NCT06591078 for systematic evaluation.
• Supports the potential integration of acupuncture as an adjunct therapy in cancer care.