Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Auricular Acupressure for Sleep Disorder Prevention in Breast Cancer
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Breast Cancer Sleep Disorders Sleep Disturbance Insomnia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Abstract Background: Sleep disturbances are highly prevalent among breast cancer (BC) patients, especially during chemotherapy, significantly affecting quality of life and treatment adherence. Conve...
Detailed Description
Breast cancer (BC) patients frequently experience sleep disturbances throughout the treatment continuum, with prevalence rates as high as 60-87%. These disturbances are associated with increased physi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Female, aged 18 years or older
- Histologically confirmed stage I-III breast cancer
- Scheduled to undergo at least four cycles of adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy or currently receiving hormone therapy
- Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score \< 5 at baseline (indicating no pre-existing sleep disorder)
- Able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures
Exclusion
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Diagnosed with stage IIIB, inflammatory, or metastatic breast cancer
- Pre-existing anemia or hematologic disorders
- History of alcohol or substance abuse
- Diagnosed endocrine disorders or other medical conditions affecting sleep
- Active psychiatric disorders interfering with participation
- Skin lesions, infections, or allergy to adhesive patches on both ears
- Currently undergoing other complementary sleep-related therapies (e.g., aromatherapy, massage, herbal medicine, health supplements)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
128 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06964945
Start Date
June 1 2025
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
May 11 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Taiwan, 83301