Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term effectiveness of acupuncture versus massage in people living with advanced cancer. The study will test how the two approaches compare in helping people with pain and its related symptoms and improving quality of life.
Eligibility Criteria
The IMPACT trial is for adults over 18 with advanced cancer and a life expectancy of more than six months. Participants must be able to move around, have had musculoskeletal pain rated at least 4 out of 10 for the past month, and not just have non-musculoskeletal pain. They should also agree to random treatment assignment and commit to a 26-week study period.Inclusion Criteria
I can care for myself but may need occasional help.
I have had muscle or joint pain, with or without nerve pain, for at least a month, rating 4 or more in severity.
Your doctor thinks you will live for at least six more months.
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Exclusion Criteria
I am not willing to commit to a 26-week study.
My only pain comes from non-muscle/bone conditions.
You have trouble thinking and remembering things, which would make it hard for you to do the tests in the study.
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- Acupuncture (Procedure)
- Massage (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThis study compares acupuncture with massage in managing pain for people with advanced cancer. It aims to see which method better helps reduce pain, improves related symptoms, and enhances quality of life over the long term.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: AcupunctureExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive up to 10 treatments in the first 10 weeks (+/- 4 days) and then receive monthly booster treatments (+/- 7 days) for up to 26 weeks.
Group II: MassageActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive up to 10 treatments in the first 10 weeks (+/- 4 days) and then receive monthly booster treatments (+/- 7 days) for up to 26 weeks.
Acupuncture is already approved in United States, European Union, China, Australia for the following indications:
🇺🇸 Approved in United States as Acupuncture for:
- Pain management
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Neuropathy
🇪🇺 Approved in European Union as Acupuncture for:
- Pain management
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
🇨🇳 Approved in China as Acupuncture for:
- Pain management
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Neuropathy
🇦🇺 Approved in Australia as Acupuncture for:
- Pain management
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Sleep disturbances
- Anxiety
- Depression
Find a Clinic Near You
Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)Middletown, NJ
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)Montvale, NJ
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)Harrison, NY
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)New York, NY
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterLead Sponsor