Ear laser acupuncture for better sleep in breast cancer patients
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mental health, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether ear laser acupuncture (a painless light treatment on the ear) can help improve sleep in people with breast cancer who have insomnia. It is a non-drug approach that may be a safe alternative to sleeping pills.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have breast cancer at stage I, II, or III (confirmed by biopsy).
- You have been diagnosed with insomnia (trouble sleeping).
- You are not currently in chemotherapy, radiation, or planning surgery during the study.
- You have not used any sleeping pills other than Stilnox, Ativan, Xanax, or Eurodin in the last 3 months.
- You do not have other sleep disorders, a pacemaker, or a history of epilepsy.
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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