Acupuncture to prevent side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if electroacupuncture can reduce side effects from a type of cancer treatment called PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors (immunotherapy). If you are starting immunotherapy for the first time, this study may help manage common immune-related side effects.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older
- You have a confirmed cancer diagnosis and have not had PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor treatment before
- You are about to start your first treatment with a PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitor, alone or with other drugs
- You must not have active autoimmune diseases or serious infections
- You cannot have had acupuncture or radiotherapy in the 4 weeks before starting
- You must be willing to avoid pregnancy 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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