Efficacy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Patch Application at the Shenque (RN8) Acupoint in Cancer Patients Scheduled to Undergo Radiotherapy: A Study on Cancer-Related Fatigue and Heart Rate Variability
Studieöversikt
Status
Status
Betingelser
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Intervention / Behandling
Studietyp
Studietyp
Inskrivning (Beräknad)
Inskrivning
Fas
Fas
- Inte tillämpbar
Deltagandekriterier
Urvalskriterier
Urvalskriterier
Åldrar som är berättigade till studier
- Vuxen
- Äldre vuxen
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Beskrivning
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 20 years or older.
- Patients diagnosed with cancer by a physician.
- Patients scheduled to undergo radiotherapy.
- Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria for cancer-related fatigue and have a fatigue scale score of 4 or higher.
- Patients who are willing and able to provide written informed consent after receiving an explanation of the study procedures and possible risks.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are not suitable for traditional Chinese medicine patch application, including those with wounds or skin lesions at the acupoint application site.
- Patients who are unwilling to sign the informed consent form.
- Minors, pregnant women, patients with psychiatric disorders, or vulnerable populations.
- Patients with diseases that may affect heart rate variability.
- Patients who have received astragalus polysaccharide injection within 1 month before the start of the study.
- Patients who have used Chinese herbal medicine within 1 month before the start of the study.
Studieplan
Hur är studien utformad?
Designdetaljer
- Primärt syfte: Stödjande vård
- Tilldelning: Randomiserad
- Interventionsmodell: Parallellt uppdrag
- Maskning: Dubbel
Antal vapen
Vapen och interventioner
Deltagargrupp / ArmDeltagargrupp / Arm |
Intervention / BehandlingIntervention / Behandling |
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Experimentell: Traditional Chinese Medicine Patch
Participants in this arm will receive traditional Chinese medicine patch application at the Shenque (RN8) acupoint once daily for 2 hours, 7 days per week, for 2 consecutive weeks, for a total of 14 sessions.
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The traditional Chinese medicine patch will be applied at the Shenque (RN8) acupoint once daily for 2 hours, 7 days per week, for 2 consecutive weeks, for a total of 14 sessions.
The patch will be prepared by mixing 5 g of traditional Chinese medicine powder with 7 g of water and applying the mixture to gauze or a patch.
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Sham Comparator: Sham Patch
Participants in this arm will receive a sham patch at the Shenque (RN8) acupoint using the same frequency and duration as the experimental group.
The sham patch will be made with flour and caramel coloring instead of traditional Chinese medicine powder.
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The sham patch will be applied at the Shenque (RN8) acupoint using the same frequency and duration as the experimental intervention.
The sham patch will be made with 5 g of flour and caramel coloring instead of traditional Chinese medicine powder.
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Vad mäter studien?
Primära resultatmått
Primära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Tidsram |
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Change in Fatigue Severity Assessed by Visual Analog Scale From Baseline to End of Intervention
Tidsram: Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Sekundära resultatmått
Sekundära resultatmått
Resultatmått |
Åtgärdsbeskrivning |
Tidsram |
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Change in Quality of Life Assessed by Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General From Baseline to End of Intervention
Tidsram: Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Quality of life will be assessed using the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General questionnaire.
The change in total score from baseline to the end of the 2-week intervention will be evaluated.
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Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Change in Heart Rate Variability From Baseline to End of Intervention
Tidsram: Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Heart rate variability will be measured using a heart rate sensor or wearable device under resting conditions.
Changes in heart rate variability parameters from baseline to the end of the 2-week intervention will be evaluated.
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Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Change in Complete Blood Count Parameters From Baseline to End of Intervention
Tidsram: Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Complete blood count parameters, including white blood cell count, hemoglobin level, and platelet count, will be measured before and after the intervention.
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Baseline and approximately 2 weeks
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Incidence of Skin Reactions at the Patch Application Site
Tidsram: During the 2-week intervention
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Skin reactions at the patch application site will be assessed using the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group skin toxicity grading scale.
The intervention will be discontinued if a skin reaction of Grade 2 or higher occurs.
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During the 2-week intervention
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Samarbetspartners och utredare
Sponsor
Sponsor
Studieavstämningsdatum
Studera stora datum
Studiestart (Beräknad)
Studiestart
Primärt slutförande (Beräknad)
Primärt slutförande
Avslutad studie (Beräknad)
Avslutad studie
Studieregistreringsdatum
Först inskickad
Först inskickad
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Först inskickad som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Första postat (Faktisk)
Första postat
Uppdateringar av studier
Senaste uppdatering publicerad (Faktisk)
Senaste uppdatering publicerad
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Senaste inskickade uppdateringen som uppfyllde QC-kriterierna
Senast verifierad
Senast verifierad
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- CMUH115-REC1-112
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