Efficacy of acupuncture in prevention delayed chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting in gynecologic cancer patients

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Emetic control; Acupuncture; Chemotherapy- induced nausea and vomiting (CINV); Gynecologic cancer

• Registration Number: TCTR20131105001
• Lead Sponsor: -gynaecologic oncology unit, obstetric and gynaecology dept. C

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2013-11-05
• Study Completion: 2014-05-15
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 77

Inclusion Criteria

First chemotherapy regimen.
Karnofsky score over 80 percent.
Age < 70 years

Exclusion Criteria

Receive radiation therapy on abdomen or pelvic region.
Vomiting or previously use of antiemetic drugs within 24 hrs before starting chemotherapy.
Evidence of brain metastasis, bowel obstruction or any other serious concurrent illness.
Pregnant women or lactation period.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare of the efficacy of acupuncture with standard antiemetic regimen (ondansetron) in preventi Primary outcome : number emesis and degree of nausea. Complete response : Emesis=0 and no nausea Maj

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To compare of the efficacy of acupuncture with stadard antiemetic regimen (ondansetron) in preventio number emesis and degree of nausea. Complete response : Emesis=0 and no nausea Major response : Emes,To compare the impact of CINV in QOL QOL score using FACT-G score.