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NCT06915116 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Acupuncture for People Experiencing Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy
A Phase 2 study of Cancer and Period Problem, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 7
- Study locations
NCT06915116: Recruiting Phase 2 study of Cancer and Period Problem, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
NCT06915116 is a Phase 2 study of Cancer and Period Problem that is actively recruiting participants, run by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 7 study locations across 2 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06915116, a Phase 2 study of Cancer and Period Problem, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 7
- Study locations
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out whether it is practical (feasible) to use acupuncture to treat period loss (amenorrhea) caused by chemotherapy treatment in people with cancer. The researchers will look at how many participants enroll and complete the study. The researchers will also study how treatment with acupuncture affects the amount of time for the menstrual cycle to return and symptoms and quality of life related to amenorrhea.
Primary Outcome
This is the proportion of patients who enroll in the study among those who are eligible and offered participation. Reason for not participating will be documented (e.g. time/commitment, not wanting to be randomized, does not want the study intervention).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Acupuncture
- OTHER No Acupuncture
Study Locations (7)
New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- 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) - Rockville Centre
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
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-03-31 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-03-31 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What NCT06915116 shows while recruiting
NCT06915116 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 3,491-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (98% 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.
NCT06915116 lists 7 locations in 2 states (New York, New Jersey).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06915116 about?
NCT06915116 is a clinical study titled "Acupuncture for People Experiencing Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy". The purpose of this study is to find out whether it is practical (feasible) to use acupuncture to treat period loss (amenorrhea) caused by chemotherapy treatment in people with cancer. The researchers will look at how many participants enroll and complete the study. The researchers will also study h...
What is the current status of trial NCT06915116?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2025-03-31. Estimated completion is 2027-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06915116 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Period Problem.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06915116?
The interventions under investigation include: Acupuncture (PROCEDURE), No Acupuncture (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06915116?
This trial is sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, which has 1,884 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06915116 being conducted?
This trial has 7 study locations across New Jersey, New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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