Acupuncture for CIPN in Breast Cancer Patients

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Conditions studied: Sensation Disorders, Neuropathy

In brief

The aim of this study is to collect preliminary data on the effectiveness of acupuncture for the treatment of CIPN in breast cancer patients.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02615678

Run by

Southern California University of Health Sciences

People needed

10

Starts

2015-10-01

Expected to finish

2018-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Currently receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy
• Experiencing symptoms of chemotherapy induced neuropathy for at least 1 month
• Have a minimum score of 3 on the VAS should have a grade II CIPN on NCICTC
• Willing to sign an informed consent
• Stable treatment for more than two months before screening
• Stable treatment is defined as no change in the type and dose of medications 2 months prior to enrollment.
• Once enrolled, the patients will be asked to remain on the same type and dose of the medications for neuropathy

You may not qualify if…

• Receiving any treatment to prevent neuropathy 2 weeks prior to the screening
• Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy due to any other cause than chemotherapy
• Pre-existing conditions like pregnancy, uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disorders, bleeding disorders, depression (BDI > 21)
• Unwilling to follow the protocol
• Individuals who are receiving government disability assistance

Where it is running

• Southern California University of Health Sciences — Whittier, California, United States

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