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Acupuncture for Cancer-Related Cognitive Impairment
Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Jun Mao, MD, MSCE
Research Sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Age 18 years or older
Diagnosis of breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 16 weeks
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Study Summary
This trial is testing whether acupuncture can help with cognitive difficulties in cancer patients.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who've finished initial cancer treatment at least a month ago and feel their memory or concentration has worsened since their diagnosis. They must not have active disease, recent acupuncture for cognition, certain psychiatric disorders, dementia, Parkinson's, or recent medication changes.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if acupuncture can help with cognitive issues in cancer patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either real acupuncture or sham (placebo) acupuncture. There's also an option of a waiting period followed by optional acupuncture.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Acupuncture may cause minor side effects like soreness or bruising at needle sites, fatigue, headache, and feeling dizzy during the session. Sham acupuncture involves non-penetrating needles which should have minimal to no side effects.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am 18 years old or older.
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I have been diagnosed with breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 16 weeks
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~16 weeks
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Cognitive difficulties as measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy - Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog)
Side effects data
From 2013 Phase 1 & 2 trial • 104 Patients • NCT013058112%
Serious unexpected
2%
Pain on needling
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
Study treatment Arm
Bi-Weekly Acupuncture
Wait List
Trial Design
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Placebo Group
Group I: Wait-List ControlExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm is Closed to accrual.
Group II: AcupunctureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Sham Acupuncture (SA)Placebo Group1 Intervention
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor
1,937 Previous Clinical Trials
588,272 Total Patients Enrolled
133 Trials studying Prostate Cancer
51,512 Patients Enrolled for Prostate Cancer
Jun Mao, MD, MSCEPrincipal InvestigatorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
9 Previous Clinical Trials
1,982 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- My disease is currently active.I haven't started or changed any sleep, calm, or mood medications in the last 8 weeks.I finished my initial cancer treatment over a month ago but may be on maintenance therapy.I am willing to follow the study's procedures and accept being randomly assigned to real or sham acupuncture.I am 18 years old or older.I have been diagnosed with a brain disorder such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's.I have used acupuncture for cognitive issues in the last 3 months.You score 10 or higher on a memory and concentration test called the Blessed Orientation-Memory-Concentration (BOMC) screening instrument.You have a mental health condition that is not under control.You must report having a lot of trouble concentrating or remembering on a specific questionnaire called the EORTC QLQ-C30.You have to say "Yes" to certain questions that show your thinking abilities have gotten worse since your cancer diagnosis.I have been diagnosed with breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
What is the geographical scope of this trial?
"Currently, 6 clinical sites are recruiting for this study. The nearby locations of Uniondale, Middletown and Commack can help to reduce the travel burden for participants who wish to join in on the trial. There are also other centres available should these not be suitable."
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Has the FDA sanctioned Acupuncture as a valid medical therapy?
"The safety of Acupuncture is rated at 2 due to Phase 2 trial findings, which provide evidence for its protective qualities but not yet effectiveness."
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Is this research endeavor currently enrolling participants?
"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial has ceased recruiting participants since it was last amended on May 16th 2022. Notwithstanding, 4377 additional studies are actively enrolling patients at the moment."
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