Auricular Acupressure for Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Therapeutic Breast Surgery (ROSA) (NCT07423039) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Auricular Acupressure for Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Therapeutic Breast Surgery (ROSA)
66 participantsStarted 2026-02-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized, controlled, single-center trial investigates the effects of auricular acupressure, administered according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol, on perioperative anxiety and pain in patients with a first diagnosis of breast cancer undergoing therapeutic breast surgery. Participants receiving auricular acupressure according to the NADA protocol will be compared with patients receiving standard care alone.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Female gender
* Breast cancer patients undergoing therapeutic breast surgery at Robert Bosch Hospital following an initial diagnosis.
* Signed informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* An anxiety disorder that has been diagnosed within the last 12 months.
* A mental state that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the patient from participating in the study.
* Use of hearing aids.
* Skin irritations or eczema in the ear.
* Pregnancy
* Insufficient knowledge of German
* Unwillingness to store and share personal medical data within the framework of the protocol
* Missing or incomplete declaration of consent
* Receipt of acupuncture treatment (including NADA ear acupuncture or acupressure) in the last three months.
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
1
Anxiety
Timeframe: Day 0, preoperative
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07423039
SponsorRobert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF)