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

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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.


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
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1275 York Ave
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
(631) 623-4000
Phone: 646-888-0865
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