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NCT02356575 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Choosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE): A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

A NA study of Cancer and Insomnia, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
160
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT02356575: Completed NA study of Cancer and Insomnia, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

NCT02356575 is a NA study of Cancer and Insomnia that has completed, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 160 participants, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower). The trial reports 2 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02356575, a NA study of Cancer and Insomnia, has completed, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
160 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The aim of this study is to determine which of two treatments (acupuncture or cognitive behavioral therapy) works better for treating insomnia in cancer survivors. The investigator also wants to study the factors that might impact why someone might prefer or do better in one treatment over the other. Group 1 will get Acupuncture - Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese Technique of using very thin needles inserted in the skin to treat different symptoms and illness, and to promote healing. Group 2 will get Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) - CBT-I is a treatment to address behaviors and thoughts that are known to effect problems with sleep.

Primary Outcome

The Insomnia Severity Index (ISI) is one of the few well-validated patient-reported outcome measure designed to specifically assess the impact on daytime functioning and the amount of associated distress. The ISI includes 7 items that are scored on a five-point scale ranging from 0 to 4 with higher scores representing more severe insomnia symptoms. The optimal cutoff scores are 0-7 (no clinically significant sleep difficulties), 8-14 (sleep difficulties warrant further investigation), and 15+ (p

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Acupuncture
  • OTHER Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Study Locations (2)

New York

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - New York

Pennsylvania

  • Abramson Cancer Center of The University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 160 participants
Start Date 2015-02
Est. Completion 2017-07
Phase NA
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

1,884 total trials

What the finished NCT02356575 record still lists

NCT02356575 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 160 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (95% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.

NCT02356575 reports a single indexed study location in New York, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02356575 about?

NCT02356575 is a clinical study titled "Choosing Options for Insomnia in Cancer Effectively (CHOICE): A Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Acupuncture and Cognitive Behavior Therapy". The aim of this study is to determine which of two treatments (acupuncture or cognitive behavioral therapy) works better for treating insomnia in cancer survivors. The investigator also wants to study the factors that might impact why someone might prefer or do better in one treatment over the other...

What is the current status of trial NCT02356575?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 160 participants. The study started on 2015-02. Estimated completion is 2017-07.

What conditions does trial NCT02356575 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Insomnia.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02356575?

The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (OTHER), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02356575?

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

Where is trial NCT02356575 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across New York, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT02356575's enrollment target sits among peer trials

160 262nd of 615 higher than 353 of 615 other Cancer trials

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