Clinical Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Improving Cancer-related Fatigue

Clinical Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Improving Cancer-related Fatigue

The aim of this study is to examine the clinical effect of laser acupuncture on improving cancer-related fatigue

This study adopted a randomized controlled design, 2-arm trial cross-over study. All eligible patients included in the study agreed to participated and signed the informed consent from and the study procedures were approved by the ethical committee of Taichung Tzu Chi general hospital (REC110-09). Patients were recruited from the hematology oncology department of Taichung Tzu Chi general hospital. After random assignment to 2 groups, patients in the RS and SR groups will receive real and shame laser acupuncture. Before laser acupuncture, one week later, we will evaluate the patient-reported cancer-related fatigue index and other co-morbid symptoms.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults between 18 to 85 years old
• Patients who signed the informed consent form
• Patients who have been given a diagnosis of cancer
• Able to communicate verbally and completely fill the questionnaires

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have given a diagnosis of cognitive impairment are unable to completely the questionnaires