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Study NCT ID:
NCT02148159
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2019-01-17
First Post:
2014-05-15
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Acupuncture for Unintentional Weight Loss and Anorexia With GI Cancer
Sponsor:
University of Florida
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Impact of Mechanism Based Acupuncture Intervention to Improve Weight Loss in GI Cancer Patients With Cachexia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2019-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Patients with cancer often experience appetite loss and weight loss unintentionally. Rapid weight loss negatively impact on physical functioning, quality of life, and overall survival. Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups. An intervention with acupuncture may slow down or stop the progression of cancer-related anorexia and weight loss.
Detailed Description:
The purpose of this research study is to investigate if acupuncture helps to improve appetite and slow down unintentional weight loss. The participants will be randomly divided into two groups and receive 8 sessions of acupuncture (two groups will receive different acupuncture points) for 8 weeks. During the study period, participants will be asked various questions about appetite, physical functioning, cancer-related symptoms and quality of life to understand changes related to body weight, as well as blood samples. The research team members will collect data regarding changes in appetite, body weight, body composition, and physical functioning.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
Secondary ID Infos
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCR14647 | OTHER | University of Florida | View |