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Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Gynecological Surgery
Sponsor: Carmel Medical Center
Summary
Patients undergoing surgical procedures for gynecological cancer are frequently challenged by intense anxiety prior to surgery, reflecting the accompanying uncertainty regarding the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of their illness.The purpose of the proposed study is to explore the impact of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) treatments (including acupuncture) on anxiety, pain, and general QOL of patients referred to gynecological oncology surgery. The investigators working hypothesis is that an intensive CIM treatment program, provided to patients within 24 hours prior to and during surgery will reduce perioperative anxiety and pain, and will reduce the need for intra-operative and post-operative analgesia.
Official title: Assessing Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Reducing Peri- and Intra-operative Pain and Anxiety in Patients With Gynecological Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
135
Start Date
2018-06-24
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2024-08-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Acupuncture and touch/relaxation
Pre-operative integrative care (touch-relaxation) that follows with intra-operative acupuncture
Locations (1)
Carmel Medical center
Haifa, Israel