The Effect of Electroacupuncture on Nerve Pain Caused by Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy) (NCT04917796)
A Randomized Phase III Clinical Trial of Acupuncture for Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Treatment (ACT)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study is a randomized controlled trial of electroacupuncture (referred to as EA) versus sham acupuncture (referred to as EA) as effective treatments for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) pain in cancer survivors.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Electroacupuncture (OTHER)
- Sham Acupuncture (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (6 Sites)
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Boston, Massachusetts
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited protocol activities) — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited protocol activities) — Middletown, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities) — Montvale, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan - Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited protocol activities) — Rockville Centre, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (877) 338-7425
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.