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HOL-AKU: Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
Led by Vejle Hospital · Updated on 2026-05-28
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
39 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying whether adding acupuncture to standard anti-nausea medicine can better reduce nausea caused by chemotherapy compared to using anti-nausea medicine alone. The study involves 90 patients who experience chemotherapy-induced nausea and aims to assess the level of nausea and other cancer-related symptoms at different times during the study. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group receives holistic acupuncture and acupressure along with their anti-nausea medication, while the other group receives only the standard anti-nausea treatment. The acupuncture involves a personalized consultation following Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, using up to 10 needles inserted for 25 minutes during chemotherapy visits. Both groups continue to receive standard chemotherapy and supportive care. During the study, patients will report their nausea levels using a specific questionnaire at baseline, then again at 8 and 22 days after joining. Researchers will monitor symptoms closely and manage side effects while tracking the patients' overall health and treatment adherence. This process helps measure the impact of adding acupuncture on nausea and symptom intensity over the course of chemotherapy.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years of age or older
- Undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing nausea despite following prescribed antiemetic medication
- Understands and speaks Danish
- Provided written and oral informed consent
- Scheduled for chemotherapy treatment every 14 days
- At least two chemotherapy cycles planned at the time of inclusion
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of brain metastases
- Performance status greater than 2
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - At least 2 chemotherapy cycles (approximately 4 weeks or more)
Participants receive holistic acupuncture and acupressure as a supplement to their standard chemotherapy care. The acupuncture involves a one-time individualized consultation with an oncologist trained in acupuncture, during which up to 10 needles are applied and remain in place for 25 minutes. Treatment is aligned with participants' chemotherapy schedule every 14 days.
1 acupuncture consultation per chemotherapy cycle (every 14 days)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital
Vejle, Denmark, 7100
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Research Team
M
Mette Stie, PhD
N
Nanna Nordestgaard Madsen, MScN
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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