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NCT01706081 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Acupuncture for Chronic Lymphedema

A Phase 2 study, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
82
Enrollment target

NCT01706081: Completed Phase 2 study, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

NCT01706081 is a Phase 2 study that has completed, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 82 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01706081, a Phase 2 study, has completed, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
82 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study is being done because women have arm swelling for more than 6 months despite wrapping and other treatments. This swelling is called lymphedema. It is the back up of lymph system fluid that causes swelling in the arm. The swelling can just happen, but more commonly it is caused when lymph nodes are removed during cancer surgery. It can develop right after breast cancer treatment or weeks, months or even years later. In our preliminary research, the investigators found that more than 1/3 of the 33 patients showed at least a 30% reduction in lymphedema following acupuncture treatment and there were no serious adverse events during the treatment or 6 month followup. This study will include a larger group of patients. Patients will be assigned to one of two groups, and results of the groups will be compared to see if acupuncture can reduce lymphedema and whether the effect lasts after acupuncture treatment is completed.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Acupuncture
  • PROCEDURE Wait-list

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 82 participants
Start Date 2012-10
Est. Completion 2018-04-11
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1,884 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01706081

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01706081 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 82 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT01706081 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01706081 about?

NCT01706081 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Chronic Lymphedema". This study is being done because women have arm swelling for more than 6 months despite wrapping and other treatments. This swelling is called lymphedema. It is the back up of lymph system fluid that causes swelling in the arm. The swelling can just happen, but more commonly it is caused when lymph ...

What is the current status of trial NCT01706081?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 82 participants. The study started on 2012-10. Estimated completion is 2018-04-11.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01706081?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Wait-list (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01706081?

This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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