Randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of acupuncture for peripheral neuropathy by taxane anticancer drug treatment (multicenter collaborative research)
- 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
Not provided
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
Name Time Method Degree of numbness in the foot due to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) [After 12 weeks]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method