Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Acupuncture for Unintentional Weight Loss and Anorexia With GI Cancer

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Acupuncture for Unintentional Weight Loss and Anorexia With GI Cancer

Official Title: Impact of Mechanism Based Acupuncture Intervention to Improve Weight Loss in GI Cancer Patients With Cachexia

Study ID: NCT02148159

Conditions

Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract

Interventions

Cachexia Acupuncture-A (Peace Classic Needles® )

General Acupuncture-B (Peace Classic Needles®)

Study Description

Brief Summary: Patients with cancer often experience appetite loss and weight loss unintentionally. Rapid weight loss negatively impact on physical functioning, quality of life, and overall survival. Patients will be randomly assigned into two groups. An intervention with acupuncture may slow down or stop the progression of cancer-related anorexia and weight loss.

Detailed Description: The purpose of this research study is to investigate if acupuncture helps to improve appetite and slow down unintentional weight loss. The participants will be randomly divided into two groups and receive 8 sessions of acupuncture (two groups will receive different acupuncture points) for 8 weeks. During the study period, participants will be asked various questions about appetite, physical functioning, cancer-related symptoms and quality of life to understand changes related to body weight, as well as blood samples. The research team members will collect data regarding changes in appetite, body weight, body composition, and physical functioning.