Sticky ear seeds offer hope for Chemo's numb, painful side effect
NCT ID NCT04920097
Summary
This study is testing a non-invasive therapy called auricular point acupressure to see if it can ease the pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. Researchers are enrolling 225 adult cancer survivors who have these symptoms. Participants will tape small seeds to specific points on their ears and press on them several times a day to see if it provides relief and improves physical function.
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Locations
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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