Status:

COMPLETED

Is Acupuncture Able to Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in the Terminal Ill Patient

Lead Sponsor:

University of Aarhus

Conditions:

Terminal Illness

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A comparative effectiveness research design was used. The sample size was calculated to 136 patients, who were randomized to an intervention group and a control group respectively. The patients were t...

Detailed Description

The terminal ill patient is suffering from many different symptoms. In total 70% are suffering from nausea and vomiting due to the wide spread of cancer or due to side effects of treatment. Often the ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Able to participate due to cognitive ability
  • Nausea
  • Admitted to in-bed hospice

Exclusion

  • Not able to participate due to cognitive impairment
  • Lymphedema in the area of acupuncture site

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 25 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 25 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

136 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04378998

Start Date

January 25 2015

End Date

October 25 2019

Last Update

May 7 2020

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