Acupuncture as the Therapeutic Modalities of Acute Toxicity in the Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Tumors
Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
60 participants
Oct 5, 2021
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the benefit of the acupuncture as healing modalities in the therapy of acute toxicity of radiotherapy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Curative and adjuvant radiotherapy for head and neck tumors;
- PS 1-2;
- Patient collaboration in evaluation of the toxicity diary.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Palliative radiotherapy in the head and neck tumor;
- PS 3;
- Non-compliance of the patient.
Interventions
Schedule of the acupuncture: Acupuncture may be done ambulant or during hospitalisation . Acupuncture will be administered 1-3 times a week ( in case of severe toxicity and problems caused by the radiotherapy, it may continue also after the termination of the radiotherapy.) Acupuncture needles will be left for 5- 30 minutes, as per individual need of the patients. Acupuncture will be performed by a physician trained in acupuncture.
Standard supportive therapy
Locations(1)
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NCT03751566