Clinical Observational Studies: Breast Cancer Treatment by Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine

Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other, Drug
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The aim of this study is to investigate the intervention of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) in managing the side effects experienced by breast cancer patients undergoing conventional Western medical treatments, such as blood cell decline, nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, and overall quality of life. The study aims to establish a long-term clinical enrollment criteria and process for TCM adjuvant therapy in breast cancer. The research design will utilize a prospective cohort study and real-world cross-sectional observational research method to obtain clinical data and survival status of the patients.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• A. Aged 18 years or above.

• B. Female patients diagnosed with primary breast cancer and receiving Western medical treatment. The included breast cancer diagnosis codes based on ICD-9 are 174 to 179.

Locations
Other Locations
Taiwan
Buddhist Taipei Tzu Chi General Hospital
RECRUITING
New Taipei City
Contact Information
Primary
Hsien-Chang Wu
xuang@tzuchi.com.tw
0266289779
Backup
Sean Lee
shom870316@gmail.com
0266289779
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 200
Treatments
Conventional Western Medicine Treatment Group
Patients receive standard Western medical care, including chemotherapy, according to clinical guidelines. No Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is involved. Clinical assessments and questionnaires are administered throughout the treatment course.
Integrative Treatment Group (Western Medicine + TCM)
Patients receive both standard Western medical care (e.g., chemotherapy) and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments. TCM is prescribed based on syndrome differentiation and focuses on supporting healthy qi and mitigating side effects. Clinical assessments and questionnaires are administered throughout the treatment course.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov