Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

Auricular Acupuncture in Patients With Advanced Cancer: a Randomized Clinical Trial.

In the present study, the effect of ear acupressure treatment according to the NADA protocol on the quality of life of patients with advanced tumour diseases. (all stages) will be investigated. Furthermore, the effect of ear acupressure on anxiety and depression, pain, fatigue and sleep of the patients will be assessed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients with advanced tumour diseases on current therapy, who suffer from persistent disease- or therapy-associated symptoms and limitations (screening by distress thermometer, score ≥ 5)
• Informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• medical reasons or
• a mental condition which, in the opinion of the investigator, does not allow the patient to participate in the study,
• a planned radiation therapy in the area of the skull (to avoid potential scattered radiation),
• a missing legally binding signature on the informed consent form,
• participation in another acupuncture/acupressure study.