Hypoglossal acupuncture for acute chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia in patients with breast cancer: study protocol of a randomized, sham-controlled trial

Hypoglossal acupuncture for acute chemotherapy-induced dysgeusia in patients with breast cancer: study protocol of a randomized, sham-controlled trial

Abstract Background Distortion of taste sensations is a common chemotherapy-induced side effect; however, treatment evidence is limited. Pilot data indicated that acupuncture might be able to improve symptoms of dysgeusia. Thus, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects and side effects of...

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Main Authors: Heidemarie Haller, Taige Wang, Romy Lauche, Kyung-Eun Choi, Petra Voiß, Sabine Felber, Holger Cramer, Beyhan Ataseven, Sherko Kümmel, Anna Paul, Gustav Dobos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Acupuncture
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Dysgeusia
Taste disorders
Randomized controlled trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3525-y

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