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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Symptoms Associated with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
Summary
Breast cancer ranks first in Taiwan's top ten gynecological cancers. Chemotherapy is a standard treatment method for colorectal cancer and breast cancer, but while destroying cancer cells, it also destroys healthy cells, resulting in side effects. Peripheral neuropathy can lead to peripheral nerve damage and decreased activity, which affects the patient's quality of life. Currently, there is no standard and effective method for treating peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of percutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on improving peripheral nerve symptoms in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Official title: The Efficacy of Social Media Assisted Home-based Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation on Symptoms Associated with Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients with Breast Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
86
Start Date
2023-07-01
Completion Date
2025-04-30
Last Updated
2024-11-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) uses machines to generate electric current, flows through the skin and conducts to the nerves, triggers a chain reaction of nerves through a new stimulus source, and achieves the effect of pain relief. Using different frequencies and intensities will Produce different effects and trigger different physiological mechanisms.
Locations (1)
Changhua Christian Hospital
Changhua, Changhua, Taiwan