Moxibustion for cancer-related fatigue: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients, and it diminishes their quality of life. However, there is currently no confirmed standard treatment for cancer-related fatigue, and thus, many patients who suffer cancer-related fatigue seek complementary and alternative medicines such as moxibustion. Moxibustion is one of the most popular therapies in traditional Korean medicine used to manage fatigue. Recent studies have also demonstrated that moxibustion is effective for treating chronic fatigue. However, there is insufficient evidence supporting the effect of moxibustion against cancer-related fatigue. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy and safety of moxibustion treatment for cancer-related fatigue.

Methods/desi

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5499061 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature