RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06814977

An Acupuncture Study for Cancer Survivors With Joint Pain

Researching the Implementation of Acupuncture for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain in Diverse Underserved Cancer Survivors (ReIMAGINE)


Sponsor

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jan 31, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see whether acupuncture is a practical (feasible) treatment for cancer survivors with joint pain.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria8

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria7

  • 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)

Interested in this trial?

Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.

Interventions

PROCEDUREAcupuncture

Acupuncture is a non-pharmacological intervention that does not involve the use of any therapeutic agents or devices. Participants will receive 10 weekly treatments over 10 weeks.


Locations(2)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All protocol activites)

New York, New York, United States

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Richmond Hill, New York, United States

View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov

For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.

Visit

NCT06814977


Related Trials