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Efficacy of electroacupuncture at different frequencies in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: a randomized controlled trial

Observation on the curative effect of electroacupuncture at different frequencies in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy drugs

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100054458
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-12-17
Start date
2022-03-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-11-20

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Malignant tumor, peripheral nerve disease

Interventions

2Hz EA Group:2Hz Electroacupuncture
100Hz EA Group:100Hz Electroacupuncture
2/100Hz EA Group:2/100Hz Electroacupuncture
Control Group:Oral methylcobalamin tablets, 1 tablet/time, 3 times a day for 4 weeks

Sponsors

Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged above 18 years old but below 70 years old, the expected survival time is >= 1 year; 2. Pathologically diagnosed as malignant tumor, with more than 1 peripheral neurotoxicity after chemotherapy with platinum, paclitaxel and vinblastine drugs; 3. Have the ability of daily living, no hearing loss, and be able to complete various examinations independently; 4. No serious heart, liver, brain, kidney and other diseases, Karnofsky functional status score (KPS)> 60; 5. Clear consciousness, no mental illness or cognitive impairment; 6. Able to sign the written informed consent for clinical trials.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Suffering from serious systemic diseases (cardiovascular disease, acute infectious diseases, blood diseases, endocrine diseases, allergies or hemoptysis); 2. Suffering from peripheral neuropathy caused by other causes, such as peripheral nerve injury or diabetic peripheral neuropathy; 3. Pregnant and lactating patients; 4. Alcohol and/or other drug abuse or dependence; 5. Participate in other clinical trials of acupuncture or drugs.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Patient peripheral neurotoxicity self-assessment questionnaire;Peripheral neurotoxicity assessment grade;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of life scale;Nerve conduction velocity measurement;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactLu Chao

Zhejiang Cancer Hospital

1069103617@qq.com+86 15869128904

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 11, 2026