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NCT00177840 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Acupuncture to Treat Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients

A Phase 1 study of Fatigue, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
54
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00177840 is a Phase 1 study of Fatigue that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, below the 218-participant average among 109 other Fatigue trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00177840, a Phase 1 study of Fatigue, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
54 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will evaluate if acupuncture is helpful in treating cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE acupuncture

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Magee-Womens Hospital - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 54 participants
Start Date 2005-09
Est. Completion 2007-09
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00177840

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00177840 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 54 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 218-participant average among 109 other Fatigue trials with a reported enrollment target (75% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Fatigue appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT00177840 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00177840 about?

NCT00177840 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture to Treat Cancer-Related Fatigue in Breast Cancer Patients". This study will evaluate if acupuncture is helpful in treating cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

What is the current status of trial NCT00177840?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 54 participants. The study started on 2005-09. Estimated completion is 2007-09.

What conditions does trial NCT00177840 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Fatigue.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00177840?

The interventions under investigation include: acupuncture (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00177840?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00177840 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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