A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Acupuncture Versus Aromatherapy as Treatments to Lessen Nausea, Vomiting and Anxiety Associated With Adriamycin and Cytoxan
NCT ID: NCT04116697
Last Updated: 2025-04-13
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-10-23
2024-10-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
NONE
Study Groups
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Acupuncture with Anti-Emetics
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Aromatherapy with Anti-Emetics
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine in which you will inhale aromatic plant extracts and essential oils.
Control Group
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine in which you will inhale aromatic plant extracts and essential oils.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Patient has a diagnosis of breast cancer
* Patient is planned to start Adriamycin and Cytoxan chemotherapy
ii) Exclusion
* Patients who are unable to adhere to the protocol or treatment schedule
* Patients who have a concurrent illness or take medication that induces nausea independent of chemotherapy
* Patients undergoing radiotherapy or hormone therapy during chemotherapy treatments
* Patients who have a sensitive and/or poor sense of smell
* Patients who are allergic to essential oils, specifically peppermint, ginger, and/or lavender
* Patients who are already using essential oils or acupuncture for symptom management and are unwilling to stop while participating in this study
* Patients who are afraid of or unwilling to receive acupuncture stimulation
* Patients who are allergic to stainless steel needles
* Thrombocytopenia (Platelets \< 20,000)
* Patients who have received aromatherapy and/or acupuncture treatment within 1 week of starting treatment on this study
18 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Englewood Hospital and Medical Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Englewood Health
Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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E-19-773
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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