Auricular Acupuncture: Within the NADA protocol, 5 defined points on the patient's ears are treated according to a standardized concept (shen men, kidney, lung, liver, vegetative I).
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
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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.
Exclusion Criteria:
* medical reasons or
* a mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, does not allow the patient to participate in the study,
* a planned radiation therapy in the area of the skull (to avoid potential scattered radiation),
* a missing legally binding signature on the informed consent form,
* participation in another acupuncture/acupressure study.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in disease-specific quality of life (FACT-MM) — after 8 weeks (end of intervention) The FACT-MM can depict a more comprehensive picture of the patient's health status and collects data on precisely those areas that are most important to the patient himself.
The diagnosis-specific subscale developed in this process assesses pain, fatigue, physical activity, emotional health, and cognitive abilities and represents the primary outcome parameter in this study.
Trial sites (2)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Robert Bosch Krankenhaus
Stuttgart
Germany
Recruiting
University Hospital Wuerzburg
Würzburg
Germany
Recruiting
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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