RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03751566

Acupuncture as the Therapeutic Modalities of Acute Toxicity in the Radiotherapy of Head and Neck Tumors


Sponsor

Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Oct 5, 2021

Study Type

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

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is studying whether acupuncture can reduce side effects (such as dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, or skin irritation) experienced by patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You are receiving radiation therapy aimed at curing or controlling head and neck cancer (not just for symptom relief) - Your performance status is PS 1 or 2 (able to care for yourself but may have some limitations) - You are willing to keep a diary to track side effects and symptoms **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are receiving radiation only for palliative purposes (symptom management, not cure) - Your performance status is PS 3 or worse (limited ability to care for yourself) - You are unwilling to cooperate with the study requirements Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERAcupuncture

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.

DRUGStandard supportive therapy

Standard supportive therapy


Locations(1)

Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

Brno, Czechia

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