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

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Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Taiwan, 83301