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Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation or Acupressure on Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Summary
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), acupressure intervention, or standard care (control group) for pain management in participants hospitalized with head and neck cancer. This study aims to answer the following questions: * Is TENS or acupressure intervention effective in reducing pain in participants hospitalized with head and neck cancer compared with the control group? * Does TENS or acupressure intervention improve psychological distress (measured by the Brief Health Inventory (BMI)) in these participants? * Does TENS or acupressure intervention improve the quality of life of participants hospitalized with head and neck cancer? Researchers will compare the effects of TENS, acupressure, and standard care to assess the effects of each group on pain, psychological distress (measured by the Brief Health Inventory (BMI)), and quality of life.
Official title: Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or Acupressure on Pain in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
240
Start Date
2025-04-01
Completion Date
2026-03-01
Last Updated
2025-07-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Participants received TENS therapy at two specific acupoints - Hegu (LI4) and Lieque (LU7). Surface electrodes were placed over the acupoints, and stimulation was delivered using a standard TENS device.
Acupressure
The acupressure group placed the acupoint patches on the Hegu and Lieque points on both hands and pressed each acupoint with the index finger and thumb for 1 minute, 3 times a day, each time for about 4 minutes.
Locations (1)
Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan