Acupuncture to reduce bad taste during chemotherapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial studies whether hypoglossal acupuncture can reduce dysgeusia, or a persistently bad/altered taste, in people who are receiving chemotherapy. If you qualify, it may help improve taste-related eating and quality of life during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are starting chemotherapy that includes platinum or taxane drugs
- Your cancer type is from the breast, gynecologic, or internal medicine category
- You currently have an average “bad taste” score of 4 or higher (about 0–10) most days
- You are able and willing to join the study and sign consent forms
- You do not have severe mouth sores (stomatitis)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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