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NCT05904340
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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

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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

DEVICE

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