Acupuncture for Symptoms of Nerve Damage
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Cancer, Neurology |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology, Oncology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 9/21/2018 |
| Start Date: | June 7, 2017 |
| End Date: | June 2019 |
| Contact: | Ting Bao, MD, DABMA, MS |
| Email: | baot@mskcc.org |
| Phone: | 646-888-0865 |
Acupuncture for Persistent Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Symptoms in Solid Tumor Survivors: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of real acupuncture with placebo
acupuncture or usual care on symptoms of nerve damage from chemotherapy.
acupuncture or usual care on symptoms of nerve damage from chemotherapy.
Inclusion Criteria:
- English-speaking
- Age ≥ 18 years old
- Solid tumor survivors with no evidence of disease
- Moderate to severe CIPN, defined by symptoms such as numbness, tingling, or pain
ratings of 4 or greater on a 0-10 numeric rating scale (NRS)
- Have completed neurotoxic chemotherapy at least 3 months prior to enrollment
- If taking anti-neuropathy medications, they are on a stable regimen (no change in 3
months)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a pacemaker
- Prior acupuncture treatment within 5 years of enrollment
We found this trial at
2
sites
1275 York Ave
New York, New York 10021
New York, New York 10021
(212) 639-2000
Phone: 646-888-0865
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — the world's oldest and...
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650 Commack Rd
Commack, New York 11725
Commack, New York 11725
(631) 623-4000
Phone: 646-888-0865
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center at Commack Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - the world's oldest...
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