Acupoint plaster for moderate to severe cancer pain
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special pain-relief plaster placed on acupoints (body points used in acupuncture) to see if it can help people with moderate to severe cancer pain who are already taking pain medications. The goal is to find a gentler way to improve pain control.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have moderate to severe cancer pain (rated 4 to 8 on a 0–10 pain scale).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You need daily pain medications and expect to need them for at least 2 more weeks.
- Your doctor says your overall health is fair (ECOG score 0–3, meaning you are up and about at least half the day).
- You are not allergic to opioids or the ingredients in the study plaster.
- You are not currently in the middle of chemotherapy (a short break is okay).
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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