Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are 18 years of age or older, from any country.
- You have been diagnosed with a malignant tumor (cancer).
- You are experiencing nerve-related symptoms caused by chemotherapy — such as changed sensations, pain, or other nerve problems — that are rated as moderate to severe (grade 2–3) on a standard medical scale.
- Your doctors expect you to live for at least 3 months or more.
- The skin in the area where the treatment would be applied is healthy, with no breaks, wounds, or signs of infection.
- You are willing and able to sign a consent form, attend all treatment sessions on time, and complete questionnaires as required by the study.
Who may not be able to join:
- You had nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy) before starting chemotherapy — for example, due to alcohol use, vitamin B deficiency, diabetes, HIV, an inherited nerve condition, or exposure to toxic substances.
- You have skin damage, pus, or scarring in the area where the treatment would be applied.
- You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have a significant mental health condition (confirm with trial site).
- You do not meet all of the inclusion criteria listed above.
- You are currently receiving any other acupuncture treatments while taking part in the trial.
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Difference of the CIPN grade from baseline to week 6 after baseline
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 2 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.