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NCT04176575 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Balancing Method for Pain Related to Advanced Cancer
A NA study of Metastatic Cancer and Pain, Cancer, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04176575: Completed NA study of Metastatic Cancer and Pain, Cancer, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
NCT04176575 is a NA study of Metastatic Cancer and Pain, Cancer that has completed, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 6 participants, below the 444-participant average among 109 other Metastatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04176575, a NA study of Metastatic Cancer and Pain, Cancer, has completed, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 6 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Balancing Method for Pain Related to Advanced Cancer seeks to confirm the benefit of acupuncture for patients with pain related to advanced cancer.
Primary Outcome
Participant report of pain on average on a scale from 'no pain' (0) to "worst imaginable pain" (10). Higher scores mean worse outcome.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Acupuncture
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Center for Integrative Medicine - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 6 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-07-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2024-01-20 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04176575 record still lists
NCT04176575 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 6 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 444-participant average among 109 other Metastatic Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).
The record links to 3 conditions, with Metastatic Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Acupuncture is the first listed.
NCT04176575 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04176575 about?
NCT04176575 is a clinical study titled "Balancing Method for Pain Related to Advanced Cancer". Balancing Method for Pain Related to Advanced Cancer seeks to confirm the benefit of acupuncture for patients with pain related to advanced cancer.
What is the current status of trial NCT04176575?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 6 participants. The study started on 2022-07-05. Estimated completion is 2024-01-20.
What conditions does trial NCT04176575 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Metastatic Cancer, Pain, Cancer, Invasive Cancer.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04176575?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04176575?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT04176575 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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