NCT07423039

Auricular Acupressure for Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Therapeutic Breast Surgery (ROSA)

Auricular Acupressure for Reducing Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Therapeutic Breast Surgery Following an Initial Breast Cancer Diagnosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 66 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF) · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years – 99 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized, controlled, single-center trial investigates the effects of auricular acupressure, administered according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA) protocol, on perioperative anxiety and pain in patients with a first diagnosis of breast cancer undergoing therapeutic breast surgery. Participants receiving auricular acupressure according to the NADA protocol will be compared with patients receiving standard care alone.

Detailed description

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 Participation is voluntary and may be withdrawn at any time without consequences for the patient.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.

Conditions

• Breast Cancer Females

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Auricular Acupressure NADA	"NADA" Auricular Acupressur: The intervention group receives ear acupressure according to the NADA protocol. Before surgery, patients receive Acupressure patches are placed on five specific points on the ear. These patches remain on the skin for five days. Patients are instructed to press or massage the beads in the patch three times a day.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-01
• Primary completion: 2027-06-30
• Completion: 2027-12-31
• First posted: 2026-02-20
• Last updated: 2026-02-20