Effects of acupuncture and manual therapies on cancer patients' quality of life
Impact of Acupuncture and Manual Therapies on Patients' Quality-of-life in a Hospital-to-community Continuum of Integrative Oncology and Supportive-palliative Care
This study tests whether combining acupuncture with relaxation techniques can improve the quality of life for hospitalized cancer patients compared to just receiving palliative nursing counseling.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 520 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Carmel Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa, Israel) |
| Trial ID | NCT06590766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are diagnosed with cancer and currently hospitalized.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to read and provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the quality of life for cancer patients during and after hospitalization.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with integrative oncology approaches, indicating potential success for this model.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Haifa, Israel
- Carmel Medical center — Haifa, Israel, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eran Ben-Arye, MD
- Email: ERANBE@clalit.org.il
- Phone: +97248568333
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.