Status:

COMPLETED

Stimulation of Acupuncture Points by Athermic Laser Therapy for the Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Children

Lead Sponsor:

Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice

Conditions:

Children

Chemotherapy-induced Nausea and Vomiting

Eligibility:

All Genders

2-20 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Poor control of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting has a major clinical and psychological impact in patients treated with chemotherapy. Metabolic, nutritional and mechanical complications, as we...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnosis of malignant pathology with indication of chemotherapy with moderate to severe emetogenic potential
  • Indication of at least three identical chemotherapy cures
  • Age between 2 and 20 years
  • Prescription of an anti emetic protocol
  • Karnosky / Lansky Index\> 60%

Exclusion

  • Proven laser contraindication
  • Vomiting in the 24 hours before starting treatment
  • Presenting a brain lesion responsible for nausea and vomiting
  • Pelvic abdominal irradiation the week before the start of treatment
  • Treatment with benzodiazepines or opioids the week before treatment
  • Pregnant women

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 23 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 23 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03354741

Start Date

May 23 2019

End Date

September 23 2023

Last Update

November 15 2023

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Dr Marilyne POIREE

Nice, France