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

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.

NCT Number	NCT07423039
Lead Sponsor	Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF)
Conditions	Breast Cancer Females
Enrollment	66 participants
Start Date	2026-03-31
Primary Completion	2027-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-13