The aim of this trial is to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture on quality of life in patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy compared to routine care.
At the Mammazentrum Hamburg, Germany, patients with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy have the opportunity to get acupuncture in addition to conventional therapy to maintain quality of life and to reduce the side effects of the chemotherapy such as gastrointestinal disorders. In this randomized trial we aim to investigate the effectiveness of additional acupuncture compared to routine care in patients with breast cancer.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
140
Patients of this group receive a semi-standardized acupuncture treatment over 6 month in addition to usual care
Patients of this group receive usual care only
Mammazentrum Hamburg am Krankenhaus Jerusalem
Hamburg, Germany
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Cancer (FACT-B)
Time frame: 6 month
Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Breast Cancer (FACT-B)
Time frame: 3 month
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