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Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
Sponsor: Vejle Hospital
Summary
The study explores whether acupuncture as a supplement to conventional antiemetic medicine is superior in reducing the level of chemotherapy induced nausea compared to conventional anitemetic medicine alone. A total of 90 patients experiencing chemotherapy induced nausea will be allocated 1:1 to either acupuncture and antiemetic medicine or antiemetic medicine alone. The level of nausea and other cancer related symptoms will be assessed at baseline and 8 and 22 days after enrollment
Official title: HOL-AKU: Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-11-17
Completion Date
2026-12-31
Last Updated
2025-12-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Holistic acupuncture and acupressure
The intervention consists of one holistic and individualized consultation with an oncologist trained in acupuncture, in connection with outpatient chemotherapy. The consultation follows the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The theoretical framework applied is Zang-Fu, which describes organ imbalances and aligns closely with Western medical understanding. Based on individual assessment and anamnesis, the patient receives acupuncture combined with acupressure. A maximum of 10 needles will be used, regardless of whether a deficiency or excess condition is identified. The acupuncture needles used are CAIR Super Silicon CSC-1, size 0.20 × 25 mm. The needles are inserted perpendicularly, except for Yin Tang, which is inserted transversely. The needles will remain in place for 25 minutes.
Standard medical treatment
Standard treatment and care includes chemotherapy, supportive antiemetic medication, close monitoring, and management of the patient's symptoms, side effects, and overall health.
Locations (1)
Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital
Vejle, Denmark