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- Clinical Trial NCT05941598
Electroacupuncture for Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
July 12, 2023 updated by: Shiyan Yan, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Electroacupuncture to Prevent Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Breast Cancer
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the effect of electroacupuncture compared to sham acupuncture in preventing CRCI among breast cancer patients scheduled to undergo chemotherapy.
Study Overview
Status
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Participants will be randomized to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture treatment.
Both treatments will be administered twice a week, starting one week before chemotherapy and continuing throughout the chemotherapy period.
The study outcomes will be evaluated at three time points: baseline (before acupuncture and chemotherapy), during chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
Each cycle typically lasts for 4 weeks.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Estimated)
100
Phase
- Phase 2
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Shiyan Yan, PhD
- Phone Number: +86-10-64287525
- Email: yanshiyan@bucm.edu.cn
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Zhiyi Xiong, MM
- Phone Number: +86 18811022104
- Email: zhiyixiong@foxmail.com
Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Newly diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer
- Scheduled to undergo chemotherapy
- Aged between 18 and 75 years
- MoCA score ≥ 26
- Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and sign an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
- Demonstrated tumor metastasis or recurrence
- Had a prior history of chemotherapy
- Reported a history of brain tumors, head trauma or stroke
- Were diagnosed with cognitive function-impaired disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease
- Were unable to cooperate with testing for any reasons
- Had severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Had hemorrhagic disorders, including von Willebrand disease, or were taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication
- Had an implanted cardiac pacemaker
- Had a history of alcohol abuse or drug addiction
- Were participating in another interventional trial
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Prevention
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Double
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Electroacupuncture
After skin disinfection, acupuncture needles will be inserted into the acupoints.
All needles will be manipulated to achieve deqi.
Then, an electroacupuncture apparatus will be connected.
The stimulation parameters will be continuous wave, 2 Hz, and the current intensity will be adjusted according to the participant's comfort level.
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Participants in the electroacupuncture group will receive electroacupuncture twice a week, with each session lasting 30 minutes.
The treatment will start one week before chemotherapy and continue throughout the chemotherapy period.
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Sham Comparator: Sham acupuncture
After skin disinfection, acupuncture needles will be inserted into acupoints that are unrelated to the treated syndromes.
The needles will be inserted to a depth of 3 to 5 mm, without any manipulation or deqi.
Then, the electronic acupuncture apparatus will be connected, with a continuous wave of 2 Hz.
However, the intensity of electrical stimulation will be set to a minimum level that participants can perceive, and the apparatus will be turned off after 30 seconds of stimulation.
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Participants in the sham acupuncture group will receive minimal acupuncture twice a week, with each session lasting 30 minutes.
The treatment will start one week before chemotherapy and continue throughout the chemotherapy period.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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The incidence of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment (CRCI) at the end of chemotherapy
Time Frame: After chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle). Each chemotherapy cycle typically lasts for 4 weeks.
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All participants will undergo neuropsychological assessments at baseline and after chemotherapy.
CRCI is defined as two or more test scores at or below -1.5 standard deviations (SDs), or a single test score at or below -2.0 SDs from baseline to the end of chemotherapy.
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After chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle). Each chemotherapy cycle typically lasts for 4 weeks.
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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FACT-Cog will be used to assess cognitive function and its impact on cancer patients.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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MoCA will be used to identify the presence of cognitive impairment.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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FACT-G will be used to measure the impact of cancer and its treatment on patients' overall well-being.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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GAD-7 will be used to assess the frequency and severity of symptoms such as excessive worry, restlessness and difficulty in relaxing.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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PHQ-9 will be used to assess the frequency and severity of several symptoms commonly associated with depression.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Insomnia Severity Index (ISI)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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ISI will be used to assess the severity of insomnia symptoms and their impact on an individual's daily functioning
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Patient-Reported Outcomes version of the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (PRO-CTCAE)
Time Frame: During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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PRO-CTCAE is a tool used to document self-reported adverse events and their severity on a 5-point scale.
In our trial, we plan to evaluate 12 symptoms selected from the original PRO-CTCAE scale, specifically decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insomnia, fatigue, headache, and dizziness.
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During chemotherapy (one day before the third chemotherapy cycle), after chemotherapy (21 days after the last chemotherapy cycle).
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Treatment safety
Time Frame: Adverse events will be observed and recorded throughout the trial. The study duration will depend on the chemotherapy cycle of each participant, which may range from 4 months to 8 months.
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Incidence of adverse events.
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Adverse events will be observed and recorded throughout the trial. The study duration will depend on the chemotherapy cycle of each participant, which may range from 4 months to 8 months.
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Shiyan Yan, PhD, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Estimated)
August 1, 2023
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 30, 2024
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 30, 2024
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
June 8, 2023
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 2, 2023
First Posted (Actual)
July 12, 2023
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
July 14, 2023
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
July 12, 2023
Last Verified
July 1, 2023
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- YACU003
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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