Breast cancer survivors often suffer from climacteric symptoms caused by treatment or diagnosis of their disease. Hormone replacement therapy is contraindicated and other pharmacological options may also include the risk of stimulating hormone receptors. Hydrotherapy following the guidelines of naturopathy by S. Kneipp is a non-pharmacological treatment option which may influence climacteric symptoms by affecting the regulation of body temperature. In this study, the regular self application of hydrotherapy after initial training by a professional will be evaluated for its efficacy, practicability, and compatibility.
Patients should use 2-5 different treatment options per day and fulfill a diary for symptoms and adherence to self-treatment for 12 weeks.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
45
2-5 applications of hydrotherapy according to Kneipp rules (self application) per day
Ambulanz für Naturheilkunde und Integrative Medizin
Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Menopausal complaints (MRS II)
Time frame: 12 and 24 weeks
Cortisol profile (saliva)
Time frame: 12 and 24 weeks
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