Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Last updated: July 28, 2025
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Leukemia

Bone Diseases

Pain (Pediatric)

Treatment

Auricular Acupuncture

Clinical Study ID

NCT05762250
S00776
  • Ages 18-70
  • All Genders

Study 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 Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients with advanced tumour diseases on current therapy, who suffer frompersistent disease- or therapy-associated symptoms and limitations (screening bydistress thermometer, score ≥ 5)

  • Informed consent.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • medical reasons or

  • a mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, does not allow thepatient to participate in the study,

  • a planned radiation therapy in the area of the skull (to avoid potential scatteredradiation),

  • a missing legally binding signature on the informed consent form,

  • participation in another acupuncture/acupressure study.

Study Design

Total Participants: 125
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Auricular Acupuncture
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 13, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Robert Bosch Krankenhaus

    Stuttgart,
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

  • University Hospital Wuerzburg

    Wuerzburg,
    Germany

    Active - Recruiting

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