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NCT02148159 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Acupuncture for Unintentional Weight Loss and Anorexia With GI Cancer
A NA study, sponsored by University of Florida.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
NCT02148159 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Florida. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants.
The verdict
NCT02148159, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Florida.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Patients with cancer often experience appetite loss and weight loss unintentionally. Rapid weight loss negatively impact on physical functioning, quality of life, and overall survival. Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups. An intervention with acupuncture may slow down or stop the progression of cancer-related anorexia and weight loss.
Interventions
- DEVICE Cachexia Acupuncture-A (Peace Classic Needles® )
- DEVICE General Acupuncture-B (Peace Classic Needles®)
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-05 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02148159
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02148159 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Florida, which has 1,106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Cachexia Acupuncture-A (Peace Classic Needles® ) is the first listed.
NCT02148159 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02148159 about?
NCT02148159 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for Unintentional Weight Loss and Anorexia With GI Cancer". Patients with cancer often experience appetite loss and weight loss unintentionally. Rapid weight loss negatively impact on physical functioning, quality of life, and overall survival. Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups. An intervention with acupuncture may slow down or stop the prog...
What is the current status of trial NCT02148159?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2014-10. Estimated completion is 2016-05.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02148159?
The interventions under investigation include: Cachexia Acupuncture-A (Peace Classic Needles® ) (DEVICE), General Acupuncture-B (Peace Classic Needles®) (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02148159?
This trial is sponsored by University of Florida, which has 1,106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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