TCM Therapy Program Impact on Breast Cancer Patients' Vital Energy

NCT06337214 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-06-04

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Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the impact of the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Program for Reinforcing Vital Energy" on patients with breast cancer who are currently undergoing conventional Western medical treatments in Taiwan. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Can the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Program" alleviate symptoms experienced by breast cancer patients? Does the program improve the quality of life for breast cancer patients receiving Western medical treatments? How does the program contribute to the management of side effects associated with Western oncological therapies?

Participants will:

Engage in the "Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Program for Reinforcing Vital Energy" provided by the Taiwan Compassionate Cancer Care Association.

Receive supportive and educational services, including auxiliary Chinese medicine treatment courses, lifestyle and health education, and psychological counseling.

This study seeks to integrate the concept of holistic healthcare, emphasizing coordinated care that encompasses physical, mental, and social aspects, into the treatment of breast cancer.

Conditions

  • Breast Cancer
  • Neoplasm, Breast
  • Patient Participation
  • Mental Health Issue

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Traditional Chinese Medicine Therapy Program for Reinforcing Vital Energy

Comparing cancer patients who have participated in the program with those who have not, this study will examine differences in two types of quality of life questionnaires and constitution between the two groups.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Taipei City Hospital

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Principal Investigators

  • Chung-Hua Hsu, MD. PhD · Linsen, Chinese Medicine and Kunming Branch, Taipei City Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
85 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-13
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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