Plain-English translation of NCT03751566 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether acupuncture can help reduce the uncomfortable side effects that happen during radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. You would receive either standard care alone, or standard care plus acupuncture treatments. The study will track how well acupuncture helps with symptoms like pain, swelling, and skin irritation caused by the radiation.
Radiation therapy for head and neck cancer often causes significant side effects that make treatment difficult. Researchers want to know if acupuncture — an ancient practice of placing thin needles at specific body points — can safely ease these side effects and help patients feel more comfortable during their cancer treatment.
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You would be randomly assigned to receive either standard supportive care for radiation side effects, or the same standard care plus acupuncture treatments tailored to your specific symptoms. Throughout your radiation therapy, you would record your symptoms and side effects in a daily diary, and the research team would photograph any skin changes. The study team will carefully document which acupuncture points are used and how your symptoms change over time.
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Czechia
Sponsor
Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
Enrollment target
~60 participants
Started
October 2021
Primary completion
September 2023
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Renata Hejnová, Msc
Masaryk Memorial Cancer Institute
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