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A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study on the Prevention and Improvement of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy by Acupuncture

A Randomized Controlled Clinical Study on the Prevention and Improvement of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy by Acupuncture

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2025000089
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-01-13
Start date
2024-11-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-02-03

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

Conditions

chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

Interventions

Sham acupuncture group:Sham acupuncture
Acupuncture group:Acupuncture

Sponsors

Guang 'anmen Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) patients with definite pathological diagnosis of malignant tumors; (2) Patients planned to receive standard chemotherapy based on oxaliplatin and taxane (paclitaxel injection docetaxel paclitaxel liposome albumin paclitaxel). (3) adult patients over 18 years old. (4) ECOG score was 0-2. (5) Informed consent was signed.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1)Prior chemotherapy with a neurotoxic agent including a taxane oxaliplatin carboplatin cisplatin vinblastine bortezomib or thalidomide. (2) patients with a history of diabetes mellitus peripheral neuropathy caused by other causes or epilepsy. (3) receiving antidepressants or any other medication specifically for the prevention or treatment of neuropathy. (4) coagulation dysfunction or taking anticoagulant drugs. (5) exposed to acupuncture treatment within 3 months before enrollment. (6) patients who are not suitable for acupuncture such as local infection at or near the acupuncture site. (7) patients with psychological or behavioral disorders including schizophrenia or a family history of hereditary/familial neuropathies. (8) women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of CIPN within half a year after completion of chemotherapy;Assessment of pain;Incidence of CIPN after each cycle of chemotherapy;Assessment OF QUALITY OF LIFE;Evaluation OF SAFETY;Quantitative sensory measurement;Medication USE;Fatigue status;Anxiety and depression;Insomnia;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZHENG Honggang

Guang 'anmen Hospital China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences

honggangzheng@126.com13811761890

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ITMCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026