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

Inclusion Criteria2

Adult patients with advanced tumour diseases on current therapy, who suffer from persistent disease- or therapy-associated symptoms and limitations (screening by distress thermometer, score ≥ 5)
Informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria5

medical reasons or
a mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, does not allow the patient to participate in the study,
a planned radiation therapy in the area of the skull (to avoid potential scattered radiation),
a missing legally binding signature on the informed consent form,
participation in another acupuncture/acupressure study.

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).