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Official title An Acupuncture Study for Cancer Survivors With Joint Pain
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06814977
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to see whether acupuncture is a practical (feasible) treatment for cancer survivors with joint pain.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- English- or Spanish-speaking adults
- Non white or Hispanic women with a prior cancer diagnosis
- Stable oncological disease or no evidence oncological of disease per clinical documentation or clinician assessment
- Worst pain rated ≥4 on a 0-10 scale in the preceding week
- ≥15 days with pain in the past 30 days
You likely can't join if
- Completed active treatment (chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, transplantation) \<4 weeks prior to study
- Maintenance therapies are allowed
- Pain attributed to inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
- Other non-musculoskeletal pain syndromes (eg, headache, visceral abdominal pain, neuropathic pain) can be present as comorbid conditions if the...
- Procedures involving affected joints within the last month or planned in the next 14 weeks
- Acupuncture use for pain in the past three months
See the full eligibility criteria
- English- or Spanish-speaking adults
- Non white or Hispanic women with a prior cancer diagnosis
- Stable oncological disease or no evidence oncological of disease per clinical documentation or clinician assessment
- Worst pain rated ≥4 on a 0-10 scale in the preceding week
- ≥15 days with pain in the past 30 days
- Pain lasting ≥1 month
- Willing and able to complete questionnaires and other study activities
- Willing and able to provide informed consent for the trial
- Completed active treatment (chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, transplantation) \<4 weeks prior to study
- Maintenance therapies are allowed
- Pain attributed to inflammatory arthritis (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, gout)
- Other non-musculoskeletal pain syndromes (eg, headache, visceral abdominal pain, neuropathic pain) can be present as comorbid conditions if the patient reports musculoskeletal pain as the primary source of pain
- Procedures involving affected joints within the last month or planned in the next 14 weeks
- Acupuncture use for pain in the past three months
- Implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New York, New York, United States
- Richmond Hill, New York, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New York, New York, United States; Richmond Hill, New York, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.