Ear seeds and acupuncture vs. sleep pill for cancer insomnia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether combining ear seeds and acupuncture works better than a standard sleep pill for insomnia caused by cancer. It might help if you have cancer-related sleep problems and haven't tried these treatments recently.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a confirmed solid tumor cancer
- You have had trouble sleeping for at least 1 month, 3 or more nights a week
- You have not taken any sleep medication in the past month
- You have not had acupuncture or ear seed therapy in the past 3 months
- You do not have serious heart, liver, or kidney problems
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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