Acupressure and Acustimulation Wrist Bands for the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting Caused by Chemotherapy
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2001-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
RATIONALE: Pressure or nerve stimulation applied to an acupuncture point on the inside of the
wrist may help control nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy.
PURPOSE: Randomized phase II trial to study the effectiveness of acupressure and
acustimulation wrist bands in treating nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing
chemotherapy for cancer.