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Clinical Observational Studies:Integrative TCM and Western Medicine for Breast Cancer
Led by Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation · Updated on 2025-07-31
200
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
156 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in managing the side effects experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing conventional Western medical treatments, such as blood cell decline, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, and overall quality of life. The study aims to establish a long-term clinical enrollment criteria and process for TCM adjuvant therapy in breast cancer. The research design will utilize a prospective cohort study and real-world cross-sectional observational research method to obtain clinical data and survival status of the patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Clinical Observational Studies:Integrative TCM and Western Medicine for Breast Cancer
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 18 years or above.
- Female patients diagnosed with primary breast cancer and receiving Western medical treatment (ICD-9 codes 174 to 179).
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients previously diagnosed with other malignant tumors before their primary breast cancer diagnosis.
- Patients with primary breast cancer who have not received any Western medical treatment such as surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy.
- Patients who experience uncomfortable symptoms or adverse effects from Chinese medicine that interfere with Western medical treatment must withdraw from the trial.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Buddhist Taipei Tzu Chi General Hospital
New Taipei City, Taiwan
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Research Team
H
Hsien-Chang Wu
CONTACT
S
Sean Lee
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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