Herbal patch on acupoints plus standard anti-nausea drugs for breast cancer chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a herbal patch on specific body points (acupoints) to the usual anti-nausea medication can better prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. It aims to improve comfort during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer that can be removed with surgery, and you have not had chemotherapy before.
- You are scheduled to receive a type of chemotherapy that is known to often cause nausea and vomiting.
- You will be getting the standard combination of three anti-nausea medicines (including dexamethasone).
- You are physically able to lie still for about 4 to 6 hours with a patch on your skin.
- You do not have skin problems or allergies at the patch sites, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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