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NCT01266044 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia
A Phase 3 study of Head and Neck Cancer, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 435
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
NCT01266044 is a Phase 3 study of Head and Neck Cancer that is active but no longer recruiting, run by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 435 participants, above the 259-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (68% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states.
The verdict
NCT01266044, a Phase 3 study of Head and Neck Cancer, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 435 participants
- Enrollment target
- 2
- Study locations
Study Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if acupuncture can help to prevent xerostomia (dry mouth) and improve the quality of life in patients who receive radiation treatment to the head and neck. This study will determine if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than another. Dry mouth is a common problem among cancer patients who have received radiation treatment to the head and neck.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Standard Care
- OTHER Questionnaire
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture - Group 1
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture - Group 2
Study Locations (2)
Texas
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center - Houston
Other
- Fudan University Cancer Hospital - Shanghai
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 435 participants |
| Start Date | 2011-12-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01266044
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01266044 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 435 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 259-participant average among 250 other Head and Neck Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (68% higher). The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Head and Neck Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions - of which Standard Care is the first listed.
NCT01266044 reports 2 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include Texas, Other.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01266044 about?
NCT01266044 is a clinical study titled "Controlled Trial Of Acupuncture To Prevent Radiation-Induced Xerostomia". The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if acupuncture can help to prevent xerostomia (dry mouth) and improve the quality of life in patients who receive radiation treatment to the head and neck. This study will determine if one acupuncture treatment approach is more effective than anot...
What is the current status of trial NCT01266044?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 435 participants. The study started on 2011-12-09. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT01266044 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Head and Neck Cancer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01266044?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Care (OTHER), Questionnaire (OTHER), Acupuncture - Group 1 (PROCEDURE), Acupuncture - Group 2 (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01266044?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,692 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01266044 being conducted?
This trial has 2 study locations across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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