Peripheral NeuropathyPhase 1/2NCT02168894
SINF: Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
A Phase 1/2 study testing Acupuncture, Nerve Function Tests and Questionnaires in people with Peripheral Neuropathy, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Trial summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another in helping to relieve neuropathy in cancer patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- What is being tested?
- Acupuncture, Nerve Function Tests and Questionnaires
- Type of treatment
- Surgery or procedure, Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 0 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2016to Mar 2020
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients must have the ability to understand English, Mandarin, or Taiwanese.
- Sign a written informed consent document.
- Willing to follow protocol requirements.
- Age 18 and older.
- History of diagnosis of cancer.
- Patients must have neuropathy greater or equal to 2 according to CTCAE v 4.0 scale despite previous treatment, which may include Neurontin, Cymbalta and/or Lyrica. Patients receiving any of these drugs must remain on the same medications throughout the study period; however, adjustments in dosage are allowed. Patients will be removed from the study if a change in type of medication is necessary. Patients are allowed to stop medications but not replace them with other medications
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- The patient's previous chemotherapy treatment must have included a taxane (paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or docetaxel) or platinum (cisplatin, oxaliplatin, or carboplatin) and considered the primary cause of the neuropathy by the medical team.
- ECOG Performance Status of 0, 1, or 2 (Appendix B).
- Willingness to comply with all study interventions of acupuncture and follow-up assessments.
Who cannot join
- Current active treatment with chemotherapy, radiation or surgery in the past 3 months or planned treatment during this study protocol period. Hormonal therapy is allowed.
- Treatment with any neuropathic agent including taxane, platinum, vinca alkaloid, or bortezumab chemotherapy in the past 6 months.
- Local infection at or near the acupuncture site. (Although acupuncture is a minimally invasive procedure, patients will be excluded if there is an indication of infection.)
- Physical deformities that could interfere with accurate acupuncture point location.
- Concurrent use of other alternative medicines such as herbal agents and high dose vitamins and minerals.
- Known coagulopathy or taking heparin (including low molecular weight heparin) at full anti-coagulation doses (prophylaxis is allowed) or Coumadin at any dose. Patients on aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or other antiplatelet medicines will be allowed to participate.
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- Platelets < 50 H K/UL in the past 30 days.
- WBCs < 3.0 K/UL or ANC <1,500 K/UL) in the past 30 days.
- Active CNS disease. (The action for acupuncture may be associated with central nervous system activity, and patients with CNS pathology may respond differently to treatment than the general population.)
- Cardiac pacemaker.
- Mental incapacitation or significant emotional or psychological disorder that, in the opinion of the investigators, precludes study entry. (These patients may not be able to cooperate with this slightly invasive procedure or with the data collection process.)
- Currently pregnant. (Certain acupuncture applications have been reported to stimulate uterine contractions.)
- History of diabetic neuropathy or neuropathy related to HIV.
- Previous acupuncture treatment for any indication within 30 days of enrollment.
- Planned or actual changes in type of medications that could affect symptoms related to PN. New medications for the treatment of CIPN are not allowed during the study. Note: Subjects need to be on stable doses of CIPN medications for 4 weeks.
- Grade III lymphedema or lymphedema considered severe by the treating clinician.
About this study
Official title: A Phase I-II Study of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another in helping to relieve neuropathy in cancer patients.
Read the detailed description
Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem among cancer patients who have received chemotherapy treatment. Acupuncture is a technique that may treat symptoms by inserting very thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel needles into the skin at specific points. Weak electrical stimulation is also applied to the needles to try to improve the treatment effects of the acupuncture.
Study Groups:
If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will be randomly assigned (as in a roll of dice) to 1 of 3 groups. This is done because no one knows if one study group is better, the same, or worse than the other group.
- If you are in Group 1, you will have will have acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, you will take a 2 week break. After that, you will randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study.
- If you are in Group 2, you will have will have acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, you will take a 2 week break. After that, you will randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study.
- If you are in Group 3, you will have acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. You may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after you enroll.
Study Visits Before the First Acupuncture Session:
You will return to the clinic about 7-10 days after the screening visit. The following tests will be performed 2 times over a 1-2 week span:
- You will complete 3 questionnaires. The questionnaires will ask about any pain you may be having, about numbness and tingling you may be having, and about other cancer symptoms, such as fatigue and appetite changes. In total, these questionnaires should take 15-20 minutes to complete.
- Your tongue will be checked and you heart rate will be measured. This information will help the study doctor/acupuncturist learn how your body's organs are functioning together.
- If you can become pregnant, urine will be collected for a pregnancy test. To take part in this study, you must not be pregnant.
A series of tests used to check your nerve function will also be performed. In total, it should take about 1-2 hours to complete these 4 tests. The following nerve function tests will be performed:
- You will complete hand tasks, such as writing, card turning, picking up small objects, and stacking). You will also be timed as you insert 25 shaped pegs into a board.
- You will complete 2 balance tests. The first balance test measures how long you can stand on 1 leg. The second balance test measures your ability to stand up from a chair, walk about 10 feet, and return back to the chair.
Acupuncture Sessions:
At each session, before you receive the acupuncture, your tongue checked and your heart rate will be measured.
Your first acupuncture session may be on the same day as some of the tests described above, if possible. If not, it will be scheduled for another day no more than 14 days after the screening visit, unless you are in Group 3.
For each session, you will be placed in a comfortable position and the study doctor/acupuncturist will find points on your body where the needles will be placed. All study participants will have the needles placed at the same points on the body (the hands, feet, legs, abdomen, and scalp).
Very thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel needles will be used. All of the needles are specially made for acupuncture. The depth of the needle in the skin and the number of needles used is based on standard acupuncture procedures. The needles will remain in place for about 20 minutes.
Electrical stimulation will be added to some of the needles on your feet and hands. This involves placing wires on the needles, which are connected to a machine that delivers a weak electrical current through the wires. The strength of the electrical current will be changed slowly until it is at a comfortable level for you.
Most acupuncture sessions will last about 1 hour. On the weeks that you complete the questionnaires, it will add about 15-20 minutes.
After your 6th and 12th acupuncture sessions, you will complete the same 3 questionnaires as you did at the beginning of the study.
Length of Study:
You may take part in this study for up to 28 weeks. If intolerable side effects or symptoms occur, you will be taken off study early.
End-of-Study Visit:
At the end of the study, or if you go off study early for any reason, you will have an end-of-study visit. If the doctor thinks it is needed, the following procedures will be performed within 4 weeks after your last acupuncture session:
- You will complete the same 3 questionnaires as before.
- The 4 nerve tests will be repeated in order to learn if there have been any changes in your nerve function.
- Your tongue will be checked and your heart rate will be measured.
Additional Information:
During the study, you may still receive your regular pain treatments. You should tell the study doctor if you want to change your dose or want to start any new drugs for the treatment of your neuropathy.
If you were in Group 2 or 3, after your participation on this study is complete, you may receive 3 extra acupuncture treatments.
This is an investigational study. The acupuncture needles used in this study are commercially available and FDA approved. It is considered investigational to use acupuncture to treat peripheral neuropathy related to chemotherapy.
Up to 120 patients will take part in this multicenter study. Up to 60 will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Being tested
- Acupuncture, Nerve Function Tests, Questionnaires
- Keywords
- Peripheral neuropathy, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Cancer Survivors, Acupuncture, Electrical stimulation, Nerve function tests, Hand function tests, Balance tests, Questionnaires, Surveys
- Medical subject headings
- Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
AcupunctureProcedure or surgery
Group 1: Acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study.
Group 2: Acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, will take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study.
Group 3: Acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. Participant may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after enrollment.
Nerve Function TestsProcedure or surgery
Nerve function tests consisting of hand tasks and balance evaluation performed at visit before acupuncture, and at end of study visit.
QuestionnairesBehavioural
Also called Surveys
Questionnaire completion at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6th and 12th acupuncture session, and at end of study visit.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation | Experimental | Participants in Group 1 have acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. Receives: Procedure: Acupuncture; Procedure: Nerve Function Tests; Behavioral: Questionnaires |
| Group 2 - Acupuncture Sessions Without Electrical Stimulation | Experimental | Participants in Group 2 have acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, will take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. Receives: Procedure: Acupuncture; Procedure: Nerve Function Tests; Behavioral: Questionnaires |
| Group 3 - Waitlist Group | Active comparator | Participants in Group 3 have acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. Participant may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after enrollment. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. Receives: Procedure: Acupuncture; Procedure: Nerve Function Tests; Behavioral: Questionnaires |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Efficacy of Acupuncture With or Without Electrical Stimulation
Difference in scores compared from baseline to 24 treatments between the two groups with or without electrical stimulations using two-sample t-test. Difference between baseline and 24 treatments assessed in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG)-Neurotoxicity (Ntx) subscale scores separately for each of the 2 acupuncture schedules using a paired t test.
Measured: After 24 acupuncture treatments
Difference in Acupuncture Response
Effect of 12 versus 24 acupuncture treatments examined for symptoms of chronic, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients and survivors. Efficacy analysis estimated using average difference between 12-week assessment and 24-week assessment in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG)-Neurotoxicity (Ntx) scale for each acupuncture schedule using a paired t test. Response difference examined between 12 versus 24 acupuncture treatments using analysis of variance including the two treatment schedules and the indicator of receiving electrical stimulation as the factors, and considering the interaction between the two factors.
Measured: After 12 and 24 acupuncture treatments
Secondary outcomes (1)
Comparison of Symptom Scores
Symptom scores of the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG)-Neurotoxicity (Ntx) scale compared between the waitlist control and the acupuncture treatment groups at week 14 after randomization compared using two-sample t-test or Wilcoxon rank-sum test.
Measured: 14 weeks after randomization
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2016
- Primary completionMar 2020 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Peripheral NeuropathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Richard T. Lee, MD, Principal investigator, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02168894
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2013-0930
- Other IDs
- NCI-2014-01466
- Status last verified
- Mar 2016
- First submitted
- 18 Jun 2014
- Last updated
- 8 Mar 2016
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Mar 2016. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Phase I-II Study of Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Cancer Survivors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02168894
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2013-0930
- Conditions
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Keywords
- Peripheral neuropathy, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Cancer Survivors, Acupuncture, Electrical stimulation, Nerve function tests, Hand function tests, Balance tests
- Phase
- Phase 1/2
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Withdrawn
- Enrolment
- 0 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2016
- Primary completion
- Mar 2020 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another in helping to relieve neuropathy in cancer patients.
Detailed description
Peripheral neuropathy is a common problem among cancer patients who have received chemotherapy treatment. Acupuncture is a technique that may treat symptoms by inserting very thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel needles into the skin at specific points. Weak electrical stimulation is also applied to the needles to try to improve the treatment effects of the acupuncture.
Study Groups:
If you are found to be eligible to take part in this study, you will be randomly assigned (as in a roll of dice) to 1 of 3 groups. This is done because no one knows if one study group is better, the same, or worse than the other group.
- If you are in Group 1, you will have will have acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, you will take a 2 week break. After that, you will randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study.
- If you are in Group 2, you will have will have acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, you will take a 2 week break. After that, you will randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study.
- If you are in Group 3, you will have acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. You may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after you enroll.
Study Visits Before the First Acupuncture Session:
You will return to the clinic about 7-10 days after the screening visit. The following tests will be performed 2 times over a 1-2 week span:
- You will complete 3 questionnaires. The questionnaires will ask about any pain you may be having, about numbness and tingling you may be having, and about other cancer symptoms, such as fatigue and appetite changes. In total, these questionnaires should take 15-20 minutes to complete.
- Your tongue will be checked and you heart rate will be measured. This information will help the study doctor/acupuncturist learn how your body's organs are functioning together.
- If you can become pregnant, urine will be collected for a pregnancy test. To take part in this study, you must not be pregnant.
A series of tests used to check your nerve function will also be performed. In total, it should take about 1-2 hours to complete these 4 tests. The following nerve function tests will be performed:
- You will complete hand tasks, such as writing, card turning, picking up small objects, and stacking). You will also be timed as you insert 25 shaped pegs into a board.
- You will complete 2 balance tests. The first balance test measures how long you can stand on 1 leg. The second balance test measures your ability to stand up from a chair, walk about 10 feet, and return back to the chair.
Acupuncture Sessions:
At each session, before you receive the acupuncture, your tongue checked and your heart rate will be measured.
Your first acupuncture session may be on the same day as some of the tests described above, if possible. If not, it will be scheduled for another day no more than 14 days after the screening visit, unless you are in Group 3.
For each session, you will be placed in a comfortable position and the study doctor/acupuncturist will find points on your body where the needles will be placed. All study participants will have the needles placed at the same points on the body (the hands, feet, legs, abdomen, and scalp).
Very thin, solid, sterile, stainless steel needles will be used. All of the needles are specially made for acupuncture. The depth of the needle in the skin and the number of needles used is based on standard acupuncture procedures. The needles will remain in place for about 20 minutes.
Electrical stimulation will be added to some of the needles on your feet and hands. This involves placing wires on the needles, which are connected to a machine that delivers a weak electrical current through the wires. The strength of the electrical current will be changed slowly until it is at a comfortable level for you.
Most acupuncture sessions will last about 1 hour. On the weeks that you complete the questionnaires, it will add about 15-20 minutes.
After your 6th and 12th acupuncture sessions, you will complete the same 3 questionnaires as you did at the beginning of the study.
Length of Study:
You may take part in this study for up to 28 weeks. If intolerable side effects or symptoms occur, you will be taken off study early.
End-of-Study Visit:
At the end of the study, or if you go off study early for any reason, you will have an end-of-study visit. If the doctor thinks it is needed, the following procedures will be performed within 4 weeks after your last acupuncture session:
- You will complete the same 3 questionnaires as before.
- The 4 nerve tests will be repeated in order to learn if there have been any changes in your nerve function.
- Your tongue will be checked and your heart rate will be measured.
Additional Information:
During the study, you may still receive your regular pain treatments. You should tell the study doctor if you want to change your dose or want to start any new drugs for the treatment of your neuropathy.
If you were in Group 2 or 3, after your participation on this study is complete, you may receive 3 extra acupuncture treatments.
This is an investigational study. The acupuncture needles used in this study are commercially available and FDA approved. It is considered investigational to use acupuncture to treat peripheral neuropathy related to chemotherapy.
Up to 120 patients will take part in this multicenter study. Up to 60 will be enrolled at MD Anderson.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation | Experimental | Procedure: Acupuncture, Procedure: Nerve Function Tests, Behavioral: QuestionnairesParticipants in Group 1 have acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. |
| Group 2 - Acupuncture Sessions Without Electrical Stimulation | Experimental | Procedure: Acupuncture, Procedure: Nerve Function Tests, Behavioral: QuestionnairesParticipants in Group 2 have acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, will take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. |
| Group 3 - Waitlist Group | Active comparator | Procedure: Acupuncture, Procedure: Nerve Function Tests, Behavioral: QuestionnairesParticipants in Group 3 have acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. Participant may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after enrollment. Nerve function tests performed at visit before acupuncture and at end of study visit. These tests consist of hand tasks and balance tests. Questionnaires completed at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6 and 12 acupuncture visits, and at end of study visit. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Patients must have the ability to understand English, Mandarin, or Taiwanese.
- Sign a written informed consent document.
- Willing to follow protocol requirements.
- Age 18 and older.
- History of diagnosis of cancer.
Key exclusion criteria (16 listed)
- Current active treatment with chemotherapy, radiation or surgery in the past 3 months or planned treatment during this study protocol period. Hormonal therapy is allowed.
- Treatment with any neuropathic agent including taxane, platinum, vinca alkaloid, or bortezumab chemotherapy in the past 6 months.
- Local infection at or near the acupuncture site. (Although acupuncture is a minimally invasive procedure, patients will be excluded if there is an indication of infection.)
- Physical deformities that could interfere with accurate acupuncture point location.
- Concurrent use of other alternative medicines such as herbal agents and high dose vitamins and minerals.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureGroup 1: Acupuncture sessions with electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 sessions of acupuncture with electrical stimulation as before or not have anymore sessions in this study. Group 2: Acupuncture sessions without electrical stimulation 3 times a week for 4 weeks, for a total of 12 sessions. Then, will take a 2 week break. After that, participant randomly assigned to receive 12 extra sessions of acupuncture without electrical stimulation or not have anymore sessions in this study. Group 3: Acupuncture sessions 3 times per week over 4 weeks for a total of 12 sessions. Participant may or may not have electrical stimulation at these sessions. These sessions will begin 14 weeks after enrollment. | Procedure or surgery | Group 1 - Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Group 2 - Acupuncture Sessions Without Electrical Stimulation, Group 3 - Waitlist Group |
| Nerve Function TestsNerve function tests consisting of hand tasks and balance evaluation performed at visit before acupuncture, and at end of study visit. | Procedure or surgery | Group 1 - Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Group 2 - Acupuncture Sessions Without Electrical Stimulation, Group 3 - Waitlist Group |
| QuestionnairesAlso: SurveysQuestionnaire completion at baseline, visit before acupuncture, after 6th and 12th acupuncture session, and at end of study visit. | Behavioural | Group 1 - Acupuncture With Electrical Stimulation, Group 2 - Acupuncture Sessions Without Electrical Stimulation, Group 3 - Waitlist Group |
Primary outcome
Efficacy of Acupuncture With or Without Electrical Stimulation
Time frame: After 24 acupuncture treatments
Difference in scores compared from baseline to 24 treatments between the two groups with or without electrical stimulations using two-sample t-test. Difference between baseline and 24 treatments assessed in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG)-Neurotoxicity (Ntx) subscale scores separately for each of the 2 acupuncture schedules using a paired t test.
Difference in Acupuncture Response
Time frame: After 12 and 24 acupuncture treatments
Effect of 12 versus 24 acupuncture treatments examined for symptoms of chronic, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients and survivors. Efficacy analysis estimated using average difference between 12-week assessment and 24-week assessment in the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG)-Neurotoxicity (Ntx) scale for each acupuncture schedule using a paired t test. Response difference examined between 12 versus 24 acupuncture treatments using analysis of variance including the two treatment schedules and the indicator of receiving electrical stimulation as the factors, and considering the interaction between the two factors.
1 secondary outcome
Comparison of Symptom Scores
Time frame: 14 weeks after randomization
Results and safety
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Mar 2016.
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center WebsiteLink provided by the sponsor.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Richard T. Lee, MD principal investigator
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A Phase 1/2 study testing Acupuncture, Nerve Function Tests and Questionnaires in people with Peripheral Neuropathy, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 9 inclusion and 16 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: withdrawn, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Mar 2016. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
What does this combined phase mean?
Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 2 studies give the treatment to a larger group to see whether it has the intended effect and to keep checking safety.
Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.
Are results available for this study?
The study was withdrawn before enrolling participants, so there are no results.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Efficacy of Acupuncture With or Without Electrical Stimulation (time frame: After 24 acupuncture treatments). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Mar 2016.