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Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of acupuncture for peripheral neuropathy by taxane anticancer drug treatment (multicenter collaborative research)

Not Applicable
Conditions
Peripheral neuropathy caused by anticancer drugs
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000038108
Lead Sponsor
Shimane University
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up continuing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
105
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

1) Peripheral neuropathy falls under any of the following. Neurologic symptoms that may be caused by sciatica or radiculopathy Neurologic symptoms thought to be caused by peripheral nerve strangulation such as tarsal tunnel syndrome Extremity sensory abnormalities that may be caused by cerebrovascular disorders Peripheral peripheral circulatory disturbance based on obstructive arteriosclerosis or Raynaud's disease Diabetic neuropathy Numbness worsens after bathing. 2) It is difficult to receive acupuncture due to metal allergy. 3) Major organ functions such as liver function, kidney function, pulmonary function, and hemostatic function are severely impaired 4) A woman who is or may be pregnant. 5) Concomitant with psychosis or symptom, it is difficult to understand clinical trials. 6) In addition, the doctor responsible for research (sharing) determined that it was inappropriate.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Degree of numbness in the foot due to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) [After 12 weeks]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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