RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05762250

Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Sponsor

University Hospital Tuebingen

Enrollment

125 participants

Start Date

Aug 13, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Depression Fatigue Advanced Tumour Diseases

Summary

In the present study, the effect of ear acupressure treatment according to the NADA protocol on the quality of life of patients with advanced tumour diseases. (all stages) will be investigated. Furthermore, the effect of ear acupressure on anxiety and depression, pain, fatigue and sleep of the patients will be assessed.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This trial is testing whether auricular acupuncture (tiny needles placed in specific points on the ear) can help relieve symptoms — like pain, fatigue, anxiety, or nausea — in people with advanced cancer who are currently receiving treatment and experiencing significant distress. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult with advanced cancer currently undergoing treatment - You are experiencing notable symptoms or distress related to your illness or treatment (distress score of 5 or more on a standard scale) - You have given informed consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a medical or mental health condition that prevents safe participation - You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to the head area - You have already taken part in another acupuncture or acupressure study - You are unable to sign consent forms Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERAuricular Acupuncture

Within the NADA protocol, 5 defined points on the patient's ears are treated according to a standardized concept (shen men, kidney, lung, liver, vegetative I).

Locations(2)

Robert Bosch Krankenhaus

Stuttgart, Germany

University Hospital Wuerzburg

Würzburg, Germany

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