Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Constipation in Patients With Advanced Cancer
NCT ID: NCT04318808
Last Updated: 2022-03-10
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
74 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-03-01
2022-08-31
Brief Summary
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The aim of this protocol designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy of laser acupuncture (LA) therapy on constipation in patients with advanced cancer.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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LA group
The subjects in the experimental group will receive 0.375 J of energy at each of the following acupoints: LI4 (Hegu, B3), LI11 (Quchi, B2), PC6 (Neiguan, B3), ST36 (Zusanli, B2), ST37 (Shangjuxu, B2), ST39 (Xiajuxu, B2), SP4 (Gongsun, B3) , SP9 (Yinlingquan, B2).
Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that involves stimulation of traditional acupoints with low-intensity, non-thermal laser irradiation.
Control group
The subjects in the control group will receive sham LA treatment, without any laser output (no stimulation) at the same acupoints used in experimental group.
Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that involves stimulation of traditional acupoints with low-intensity, non-thermal laser irradiation.
Interventions
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Laser acupuncture
Laser acupuncture is a non-invasive therapy that involves stimulation of traditional acupoints with low-intensity, non-thermal laser irradiation.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Principal diagnosis of advanced cancer
* Diagnosis of constipation
* Treat with laxatives for at least 1 week but still have symptoms of constipation
Exclusion Criteria
* Disturbance of consciousness
* Active gastrointestinal bleeding
* Active intraabdominal infection
* Local skin infection on the acupoints or limb amputees.
20 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Chun-Ting Liu, MD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Department of Chinese Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Locations
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Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, , Taiwan
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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CMRPG8K0031
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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