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NCT04095234 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Integrative Medicine for Pain in Patients With Advanced Cancer Trial (IMPACT)
A Phase 2 study of Cancer Pain, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 300
- Enrollment target
- 8
- Study locations
NCT04095234: Active Phase 2 study of Cancer Pain, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
NCT04095234 is a Phase 2 study of Cancer Pain that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, above the 142-participant average among 15 other Cancer Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (111% higher). The trial reports 8 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04095234, a Phase 2 study of Cancer Pain, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 300 participants
- Enrollment target
- 8
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term effectiveness of acupuncture versus massage in people living with advanced cancer. The study will test how the two approaches compare in helping people with pain and its related symptoms and improving quality of life.
Primary Outcome
Worst Pain Item from the short-form Brief Pain Inventory (BPI). The short-form BPI will be used to quantify pain severity and pain interference. The BPI contains 4 pain severity items and 7 pain interference items, all rated on a scale from 0 to 10 (higher ratings indicate worse pain intensity/interference).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture
- PROCEDURE Massage
Study Locations (8)
New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack (All Protocol Activities) - Commack
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities) - Harrison
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities) - New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities) - Uniondale
New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities) - Basking Ridge
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities) - Middletown
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities) - Montvale
Florida
- Baptist Alliance MCI - Miami
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 300 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-09-17 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-09 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the registry record for NCT04095234 still lists
NCT04095234 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 300 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, above the 142-participant average among 15 other Cancer Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (111% higher).
The record links to 1 condition, with Cancer Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT04095234 lists 8 locations in 3 states (New York, New Jersey, Florida).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04095234 about?
NCT04095234 is a clinical study titled "Integrative Medicine for Pain in Patients With Advanced Cancer Trial (IMPACT)". The purpose of this study is to compare the long-term effectiveness of acupuncture versus massage in people living with advanced cancer. The study will test how the two approaches compare in helping people with pain and its related symptoms and improving quality of life.
What is the current status of trial NCT04095234?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2019-09-17. Estimated completion is 2026-09.
What conditions does trial NCT04095234 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04095234?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), Massage (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04095234?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04095234 being conducted?
This trial has 8 study locations across Florida, New Jersey, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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