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Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Led by University Hospital Tuebingen · Updated on 2025-07-31
125
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
163 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University Hospital Tuebingen
Lead Sponsor
R
Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF)
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- Medical reasons or a mental condition that the investigator believes prevents participation
- Planned radiation therapy in the area of the skull
- Missing legally binding signature on the informed consent form
- Participation in another acupuncture or acupressure study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Robert Bosch Krankenhaus
Stuttgart, Germany
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2
University Hospital Wuerzburg
Würzburg, Germany
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Research Team
C
Claudia Loeffler, Dr
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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