Press needle acupuncture for lung cancer pain and quality of life
Part of Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a type of acupuncture (press needle) can help reduce pain and improve quality of life for people with advanced lung cancer. It's a non-drug option that may be combined with your usual treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have a confirmed lung cancer diagnosis (stage III or IV).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have ongoing pain (at least 1 out of 10) and sometimes much worse pain (at least 4 out of 10).
- You are currently receiving treatment at Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo or Tangerang District Hospital.
- You are willing to sign a consent form and stay in the study until it ends.
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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