New combo therapy aims to tame severe cancer pain without extra drugs
Symptom relief
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This early-stage study tests whether adding electroacupuncture and ear acupoint pressing to a standard painkiller (hydromorphone) can better relieve severe cancer pain that doesn't respond to usual treatments. About 30 adults with refractory cancer pain will receive the combinati…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qinghai Red Cross Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 17, 2026 14:58 UTC