Acupoint Stimulation for Pain Reduction and the Associated Benefits in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
Acupoint Stimulation for Pain Reduction and the Associated Benefits in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
NCT ID: NCT03640195 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 92 Completion: 2017-12-04
Conditions
Head and Neck Cancer
Interventions
Device: Transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation and seeds for auricular acupressure
Summary
This study was designed to investigate the effect of Acupoint stimulation on pain reduction, and fatigue, anxiety and depression and quality of life in Head neck cancer receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.
Primary Outcome
Difference between the two groups from Baseline in Pain Scores on the Visual Analog Scale at 6 Weeks