Status:
UNKNOWN
Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Constipation in Patients With Advanced Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Constipation
Advanced Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Constipation is one of the most common complications in patients with advanced cancer. The aim of this protocol designed as a double-blind randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy o...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 20 years or older
- Principal diagnosis of advanced cancer
- Diagnosis of constipation
- Treat with laxatives for at least 1 week but still have symptoms of constipation
Exclusion
- Intestinal obstruction
- Disturbance of consciousness
- Active gastrointestinal bleeding
- Active intraabdominal infection
- Local skin infection on the acupoints or limb amputees.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
74 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04318808
Start Date
March 1 2020
End Date
August 1 2022
Last Update
March 10 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Taiwan, 833