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2024-10-26 @ 11:23 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT02129686
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-08-02
First Post:
2014-04-30
Brief Title:
A Pilot Study of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients
Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Organization:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Study Overview
Official Title:
A Randomized Pilot Study of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2021-07
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:
This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of tingling burning numbness and pain in the hands and feet of women with peripheral neuropathy after completion of chemotherapy for breast cancer
Detailed Description:
Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer can cause temporary or permanent damage to the nerves in the hands and feet a condition called chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy The most common symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy are pain tingling burning or numbness sensation which can lead to balance problems or trouble using fingers or pick upholding things These symptoms often last months to years after the completion of chemotherapy Medications and nutritional supplements can ease the symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy but many patients continue to experience symptoms despite these treatments
Acupuncture is an intervention in which hair-thin stainless steel needles are shallowly inserted into specific points on the skin with the goal of influencing the bodys natural healing system Acupuncture has been studied in clinical trials in cancer patients and has been shown to be effective for various conditions including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting A few preliminary studies have suggested that acupuncture may help to reduce symptoms of peripheral neuropathy but more information is needed about the benefits of acupuncture in breast cancer patients This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of tingling burning numbness and pain in the hands and feet of women with peripheral neuropathy after completion of chemotherapy for breast cancer
This research study will help to determine the benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy The study will also look at two different acupuncture schedules to determine whether patients derive benefits from lower and higher dose acupuncture treatments
Acupuncture is an intervention in which hair-thin stainless steel needles are shallowly inserted into specific points on the skin with the goal of influencing the bodys natural healing system Acupuncture has been studied in clinical trials in cancer patients and has been shown to be effective for various conditions including chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting A few preliminary studies have suggested that acupuncture may help to reduce symptoms of peripheral neuropathy but more information is needed about the benefits of acupuncture in breast cancer patients This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using acupuncture to reduce symptoms of tingling burning numbness and pain in the hands and feet of women with peripheral neuropathy after completion of chemotherapy for breast cancer
This research study will help to determine the benefits of acupuncture for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy The study will also look at two different acupuncture schedules to determine whether patients derive benefits from lower and higher dose acupuncture treatments
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None