Self-managed acupressure for cancer pain relief
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a device you can control to deliver mild electrical pulses to acupuncture points, which may help reduce cancer pain and improve your quality of life. You will be randomly assigned to receive real or sham treatment to see if it works.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have cancer-related pain that is at least 4 on a 0-10 scale, or you regularly use pain medication.
- Your doctor expects you to live at least 6 more months.
- You are able to communicate clearly and make decisions about your care.
- You do not have a pacemaker or metal implants in your body.
- You are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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