Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Post-Chemotherapy Fatigue: A Randomized, Phase III Trial

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Post-Chemotherapy Fatigue: A Randomized, Phase III Trial

Official Title: Acupuncture for the Treatment of Chronic Post-Chemotherapy Fatigue: A Randomized, Phase III Trial

Study ID: NCT00200096

Conditions

Cancer

Interventions

Acupuncture and questionnaires

placebo acupuncture

Study Description

Brief Summary: In a previous study, we found that acupuncture may decrease fatigue. The aim of this study is to determine whether acupuncture is helpful in reducing fatigue in cancer patients treated with chemotherapy. We will also study how fatigue, quality of life, mood, level of physical activity. This study will involve about 88 patients.

Detailed Description: Primary objective: To determine whether acupuncture reduces chronic fatigue after chemotherapy more effectively than placebo Secondary objectives: 1. To examine the long-term effects of acupuncture treatment on fatigue 2. To examine predictors of response to acupuncture treatment in terms of baseline symptoms, hemoglobin, age, sex, time since chemotherapy and concurrent treatment 3. To examine the effect of acupuncture on levels of physical activity and quality of life.