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Managing Pain and Symptom Burden Caused by Chemotherapy in People With Myeloma or Lymphoma
NCT04459416 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether acupuncture treatments can reduce the need for opioid medication when managing pain caused by chemotherapy. The study will compare the effects of adding acupuncture to usual pain management with those of usual pain management alone, in reducing opioid use by relieving pain. Researchers also want to find out more about the effects of acupuncture treatments on other symptoms caused by cancer treatments and quality of life.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Acupuncture
- OTHER Assessments
- DRUG opioid
Study Locations (3)
Washington
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center — Seattle
- Seattle Cancel Care Alliance (Data Collection Only) — Seattle
New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 299 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-30 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-06 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04459416
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04459416 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 299 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Multiple Myeloma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Acupuncture is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04459416 reports 3 study locations spanning 2 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Washington, New York. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04459416 about?
NCT04459416 is a clinical study titled "Managing Pain and Symptom Burden Caused by Chemotherapy in People With Myeloma or Lymphoma". The purpose of this study is to find out whether acupuncture treatments can reduce the need for opioid medication when managing pain caused by chemotherapy. The study will compare the effects of adding acupuncture to usual pain management with those of usual pain management alone, in reducing opioid...
What is the current status of trial NCT04459416?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 299 participants. The study started on 2020-06-30. Estimated completion is 2026-06.
What conditions does trial NCT04459416 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Disease. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04459416?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (OTHER), Assessments (OTHER), opioid (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04459416?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 2,280 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04459416 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across New York, Washington. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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