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Laser acupuncture may ease chemo sickness in kids

NCT ID NCT03354741

Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a low-frequency laser on an acupuncture point (P6) can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children aged 2 to 20. The 30 participants received the laser treatment alongside standard anti-nausea drugs. The goal was to see if adding laser acupuncture could reduce or eliminate vomiting and nausea during and after chemotherapy.

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Active substance
low-frequency laser therapy applied to acupuncture point P6
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting in children.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The laser therapy may not provide additional benefit over standard antiemetic drugs.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2019

Finished

Sep 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

2 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of malignant pathology with indication of chemotherapy with moderate to severe emetogenic potential * Indication of at least three identical chemotherapy cures * Age between 2 and 20 years * Prescription of an anti emetic protocol * Karnosky / Lansky Index\> 60% Exclusion Criteria: * Proven laser contraindication * Vomiting in the 24 hours before starting treatment * Presenting a brain lesion responsible for nausea and vomiting * Pelvic abdominal irradiation the week before the start of treatment * Treatment with benzodiazepines or opioids the week before treatment * Pregnant women

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer chemotherapy-induced toxicity neoplasm Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting Children Malignant tumor

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr Marilyne POIREE

    Nice, France

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