Pain relief for head and neck cancer patients using TENS or acupressure
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-drug methods—TENS (a mild electrical device) and acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific points)—to help manage pain in people with head and neck cancer. If you have cancer-related pain and need medication, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with head and neck cancer and are currently in the hospital.
- You are awake, alert, and can speak Mandarin or Taiwanese.
- You have pain from your cancer and take medicine for it.
- You do not have a pacemaker, history of epilepsy, skin infections, or nerve 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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