Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
Key facts
- Where
- Vejle, DenmarkSee the site
Where in Denmark
- Department of Oncology, Vejle HospitalVejle, DenmarkTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Vejle Hospital
- Trial code
- NCT07201194
- Record updated
- 28 May 2026
- Original description
The study explores whether acupuncture as a supplement to conventional antiemetic medicine is superior in reducing the level of chemotherapy induced nausea compared to conventional anitemetic medicine alone.Read full original descriptionShow less
HOL-AKU: Holistic Acupuncture for Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Nausea
The study explores whether acupuncture as a supplement to conventional antiemetic medicine is superior in reducing the level of chemotherapy induced nausea compared to conventional anitemetic medicine alone.
A total of 90 patients experiencing chemotherapy induced nausea will be allocated 1:1 to either acupuncture and antiemetic medicine or antiemetic medicine alone.
The level of nausea and other cancer related symptoms will be assessed at baseline and 8 and 22 days after enrollment
Inclusion: ≥ 18 years of age; Undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing nausea despite adherence to the prescribed antiemetic regimen; Understands and speaks Danish; Written and orally informed consent; Planned for treatment every 14 days; At least two chemotherapy cycles planned at the time of inclusion.
Exclusion: Brain metastases; Performance status >2.