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NCT02589938 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer
A NA study, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 258
- Enrollment target
NCT02589938 is a NA study that has completed, run by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. The registered enrollment target is 258 participants.
The verdict
NCT02589938, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 258 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the cancer.
Interventions
- OTHER Standard Oral Hygiene
- OTHER Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture
- OTHER Standard Oral Hygiene + Sham Acupuncture
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 258 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-11-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2022-07-29 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02589938
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02589938 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 258 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Standard Oral Hygiene is the first listed.
NCT02589938 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02589938 about?
NCT02589938 is a clinical study titled "Trial of Acupuncture for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer". This study is being done to find out what effects, good and/or bad, acupuncture has on participants and their xerostomia caused by radiation therapy for the treatment of the cancer.
What is the current status of trial NCT02589938?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 258 participants. The study started on 2012-11-11. Estimated completion is 2022-07-29.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02589938?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Oral Hygiene (OTHER), Standard Oral Hygiene + True Acupuncture (OTHER), Standard Oral Hygiene + Sham Acupuncture (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02589938?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,140 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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