Acupuncture needles may ease fatigue for head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07044414

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding manual acupuncture to standard chemoradiation helps head and neck cancer patients. 34 adults received either real or sham acupuncture three times a week. Researchers measured fatigue, quality of life, and white blood cell counts to see if acupuncture provides extra support during treatment.

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Locations

  • Universitas Indonesia

    Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

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