Hypnosis ear acupuncture for sleep in advanced cancer
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if combining hypnosis with a special ear acupuncture helps people with advanced cancer who have trouble sleeping. The goal is to see if this mind-body approach can improve sleep quality.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with cancer that has spread or is advanced.
- You are not sleeping well—specifically, your sleep quality in the hospital is very low.
- You can read and understand a questionnaire in German.
- You are able to make your own medical decisions (give informed consent).
- You are not pregnant, do not have hearing problems, do not have brain metastases that show on scans, and do not have a diagnosed serious mental condition like psychosis.
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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