Ear acupressure to prevent sleep problems during breast cancer treatment
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique (small seeds placed on the ear) can help prevent sleep problems in women receiving breast cancer treatment. It is designed for those who sleep well now, to see if the treatment keeps it that way.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have been diagnosed with stage I, II, or III breast cancer (not stage IIIB, inflammatory, or metastatic).
- You are scheduled to receive at least 4 rounds of chemotherapy or are currently on hormone therapy.
- You do not currently have sleep problems (like insomnia or poor sleep quality).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have certain medical conditions (like blood disorders, skin issues on your ears, or active psychiatric conditions).
- You are not using other sleep aids like aromatherapy, massage, herbal supplements, or other complementary treatments.
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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