Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 10:08 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 12:25 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03170648
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-01-29
First Post:
2017-05-23
Brief Title:
Ear Acupuncture During Chemotherapy Infusion for Breast Cancer a Feasibility Study
Sponsor:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Organization:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Study Overview
Official Title:
Ear Acupuncture During Chemotherapy Infusion for Breast Cancer a Feasibility Study
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-01
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:
This research study is evaluating ear acupuncture as a possible treatment to reduce symptoms related to receiving chemotherapy
Detailed Description:
Chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer can cause many symptoms Some of the most common symptoms of receiving chemotherapy are nausea vomiting and anxiety These symptoms can affect the quality of life of cancer patients Medications can help ease these but many patients continue to experience symptoms despite these treatments
Acupuncture has been studied in clinical trials in cancer patients and has been shown to be helpful for management of pain nerve damage from chemotherapy and nausea
Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves the stimulation of points on the external ear A few studies have suggested that ear acupuncture may help to reduce symptoms of nausea and anxiety during chemotherapy
This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using ear acupuncture to reduce symptoms like nausea and anxiety for women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
Acupuncture has been studied in clinical trials in cancer patients and has been shown to be helpful for management of pain nerve damage from chemotherapy and nausea
Ear acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves the stimulation of points on the external ear A few studies have suggested that ear acupuncture may help to reduce symptoms of nausea and anxiety during chemotherapy
This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using ear acupuncture to reduce symptoms like nausea and anxiety for women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
True
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None