Acupuncture may ease radiation side effects for head and neck cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03751566

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether acupuncture can help manage the short-term side effects of radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. Researchers will enroll 60 patients who are getting radiation as part of their treatment. The goal is to see if acupuncture can reduce the severity of these side effects and possibly lower the risk of long-term problems.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute

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    Brno, 65653, Czechia

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