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Acupressure for Cough in Lung Cancer Survivors

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllThe University of Hong Kong
NCT07315672 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effect of an acupressure intervention in alleviating cough and reducing co-occurring symptoms (dyspnea, cough, and fatigue) in patients with lung cancer. The hypotheses are: 1. Acupressure can alleviate cough in lung cancer survivors; 2. Acupressure can reduce a cough-related symptom cluster (dyspnea-cough-fatigue) experienced by lung cancer survivors; 3. Acupressure can reduce the symptom burden and improve the health-related quality of life and functional capacity of lung cancer survivors experiencing cough. Participants will: Receive acupressure for 8 weeks or receive an education booklet; Keep a diary of their acupressure practice and symptoms; Be assessed at baseline (T0), early intervention (T1), post-intervention (T2), and 8 weeks after the intervention period (T3).

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * be at least 18 years of age; * have a diagnosis of LC at any stage and of any pathological type; * have a cough symptom rating ≥3 on a 0 to 10 numeric rating scale within 7 days preceding enrollment; * can perform acupressure independently in daily activities; * be able to read Chinese and communicate in Cantonese or Mandarin; * be able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * have unstable chronic diseases other than LC; * have received acupressure or acupuncture within the three months preceding study enrollment; * have serious illnesses or other conditions that prevent the participants from following the intervention protocols; * have a life expectancy of less than 3 months; * Be currently participating in other research programs that may affect the outcomes under investigation.
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What it tests

  • acupressure
  • Education
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Where

2 sites
University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Hospital
Shenzhen, China
Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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