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NCT Number: NCT07075809

The Effectiveness of Laserpuncture on Chemotherapy-induced Leucopenia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if laserpuncture (laser acupuncture) can reduce leucopenia caused by chemotherapy and improve the quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are:

* Does laserpuncture reduce the incidence of chemotherapy-induced Leucopenia ? * Does laserpuncture improve quality of life in these patients?

Researchers will compare patients receiving laserpuncture therapy to a control group receiving sham laserpuncture to see if the intervention has a beneficial effect.

Participants will:

* Undergo six sessions of laserpunktur or sham laserpuncture during chemotherapy * Have leukocyte counts and absolute neutrophil counts measured before and 7-14 days after chemotherapy * Complete quality of life assessments using EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-H&N35 questionnaires

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Key information

Conditions

Leucopenia Induced Chemoteraphy Adult

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Universitas Indonesia

Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, 10430, Indonesia

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Male or female patients with head and neck cancer, aged 18-60 years.
Head and neck cancer patients diagnosed through histopathological examination, with cancer stages II to IV.
Head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with platinum-based chemotherapy drugs combined with 5-Fluorouracil, in the first treatment cycle.
Leukocyte count greater than 5000/mm³.
Patients who have signed informed consent and are willing to participate in the study until completion.
Normal Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score (27-31).

Exclusion criteria

Patients with cancer lesions, ulcers, acute dermatitis, or exacerbation of chronic skin diseases at the selected acupuncture points.
Patients with deformities or anatomical abnormalities of the ear.
Patients with fever (body temperature >38ºC).
Patients with hemodynamic instability (patient vital signs outside the normal limits. Normal vital signs include axillary temperature of 36.5 - 37.5ºC, systolic blood pressure 102 - 131 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure 61 - 83 mmHg, pulse rate 60 - 100 beats/minute. Unstable if respiratory rate is above 25 breaths/minute or SpO2 < 90%).

Patients with a history of allergy to laser irradiation (skin hypersensitivity due to exposure to specific light).

Patients with a history of uncontrolled seizures or epilepsy.

Treatment and study plan

The laser acupuncture

Device

The intervention group in this study receives laser acupuncture therapy using a laser Micropad GL2+ device with an infrared wavelength of 880 nm. The laser acupuncture is applied to specific acupuncture points, namely GV14, LI4, ST36, and SP6 on the body, as well as ear points including MA-TF1 Shenmen, MA-SC5 Liver, MA-IC3 Endocrine, MA-IC8 Spleen, and MA-SC6 Kidney. Treatment is administered once daily for a total of six sessions during the chemotherapy treatment period.

Sham laser acupuncture

Device

The Control group in this study receives sham laser acupuncture therapy using a laser Micropad GL2+ device with deactivation mode. The sham laser acupuncture is applied to specific acupuncture points, namely GV14, LI4, ST36, and SP6 on the body, as well as ear points including MA-TF1 Shenmen, MA-SC5 Liver, MA-IC3 Endocrine, MA-IC8 Spleen, and MA-SC6 Kidney. Treatment is administered once daily for a total of six sessions during the chemotherapy treatment period.

Primary outcomes

Leukocyte Count

Time frame: Before therapy, between 7-14 day after chemoterapy

Leukocyte count is the measure of the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) present in the blood
Absolute Neutrophil Count

Time frame: Before therapy, between 7-14 day after chemoterapy

The Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is a laboratory measure of the number of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell that plays a critical role in fighting infection, present in the blood.
European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire- Core 30 questionnaire

Time frame: Before therapy, between 7-14 day after chemoterapy

Self-reported questionnaire to assess the quality of life of cancer patients.
European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire Heand &Neck 35 questionnaire

Time frame: Before therapy, between 7-14 day after chemoterapy

Self-reported questionnaire to assess quality of life specific to patients with head and neck cancer.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Indonesia University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effectiveness of Laserpuncture on Chemotherapy-induced Leucopenia and Quality of Life in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2025
First posted: Jul 20, 2025
Registry last updated: Jan 5, 2026

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