Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF)
Participant recruitment is conducted directly through the clinical department Naturopathy and integrative medicine in the Rober-Bosch-Hospital . During routine care, the study physician informs eligible patients about the study and provides the patient information sheet upon initial interest. The physician subsequently conducts a comprehensive informed-consent discussion and addresses all patient questions. Written consent is obtained only after this process. Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time without consequences for the patient.
Patients will complete validated instruments measuring anxiety and pain. Participants randomized to the intervention group (auriculotherapy) will receive the treatment during their hospitalization and will be compared with a control group receiving standard care.
Age
18–99
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Female gender
Breast cancer patients undergoing therapeutic breast surgery at Robert Bosch Hospital following an initial diagnosis.
Signed informed consent form.
You may not be if
An anxiety disorder that has been diagnosed within the last 12 months.
A mental state that, in the opinion of the investigator, prevents the patient from participating in the study.
Use of hearing aids.
Skin irritations or eczema in the ear.
Pregnancy
Insufficient knowledge of German
Unwillingness to store and share personal medical data within the framework of the protocol
Missing or incomplete declaration of consent
Receipt of acupuncture treatment (including NADA ear acupuncture or acupressure) in the last three months.
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