Acupuncture for shortness of breath in cancer patients
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN89462491 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN89462491 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | NCT00067691 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) (USA) |
| Funder | National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) (USA) |
- Submission date
- 20/04/2005
- Registration date
- 27/04/2005
- Last edited
- 10/08/2009
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Signs and Symptoms
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Marc Feinstein
Scientific
Scientific
1275 York Avenue
New York
10021
United States of America
| feinstem@mskcc.org |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised placebo controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Scientific title | |
| Study objectives | The purpose of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is effective in relieving shortness of breath among breast and lung cancer patients |
| Ethics approval(s) | The study was approved by the institutional review board at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in accordance with an assurance filed with and approved by the Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Shortness of breath in cancer patients |
| Intervention | Acupuncture versus placebo. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Subjective sensation of breathlessness. |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
Change in medication use. |
| Completion date | 30/11/2003 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Not Specified |
| Sex | Not Specified |
| Target sample size at registration | 40 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Diagnosis of local or metastatic breast or lung cancer 2. Shortness of breath with onset after cancer diagnosis 3. Life expectancy of at least 4 weeks |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Prior acupuncture 2. Other conditions suspected of causing shortness of breath, such as congestive heart failure, sarcoid disease, pneumonia, or obesity 3. No chest wall deformity 4. Neuromuscular disorders 5. Pulmonary vascular disease 6. Anaemia 7. Uncontrolled pain or infection 8. Heart valve dysfunction |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/11/2001 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/11/2003 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United States of America
Study participating centre
1275 York Avenue
New York
10021
United States of America
10021
United States of America
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | Results | 18/08/2005 | Yes | No |
