Effects of acupuncture and manual therapies on cancer patients' quality of life

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of integrative oncology (IO) and palliative care interventions on the quality of life (QoL) of hospitalized cancer patients. Participants will be referred to IO/palliative care and can choose between two intervention groups: acupressure-relaxation with acupuncture or palliative nursing counseling only. The study aims to address various QoL-related concerns such as pain, emotional distress, and gastrointestinal symptoms. It will also explore the continuity of IO care from hospitalization to outpatient settings.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients diagnosed with cancer, age ≥ 18 years and hospitalized in one of the six internal medicine and surgical departments in the hospital.

Exclusion Criteria:

Inability to read and provide informed consent

Where it's running

• Carmel Medical center
  Haifa, Israel, Israel Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Eran Ben-Arye, MD
• Email: ERANBE@clalit.org.il
• Phone: +97248568333

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.