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Hypoglossal Acupuncture for Dysgeusia in Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Germany75 participantsStarted 2015-01-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate hypoglossal acupuncture in comparison to sham acupuncture and standard medical treatment (dietary recommendations) in the treatment of dysgeusia in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Initial treatment with platinum-containing or taxane-based CTX (regardless of the the length of the CTX cycle) * Senological, gynecological or internistic tumors * Phantogeusia (on average ≥4 NRS) * Willingness to participate in the study and written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Severe stomatitis * Dysgeusia before the CTX based on neurological diseases, diabetes, or the ingestion of drugs with taste disorders as side effects * Leucopenia/neutropenia * Intake of anticoagulants * Smoking * Severe physical or mental comorbidity (due to which the patient is unable to participate in the study) * Participation in other CAM treatments within the integrative oncology care * Participation in other studies on the effectiveness of interventions for oral complications

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Dysgeusia (Phantogeusia) (NRS - Numeric Rating Scale)

Timeframe: 7 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02304913

SponsorUniversität Duisburg-Essen

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-31

Contact for this trial

Heidemarie Haller, PhD

+4920172377382 heidemarie.haller@uk-essen.de

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.