Acupuncture for People Experiencing Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 2
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age15-40
SponsorMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
About this trial
The purpose of this study is to find out whether it is practical (feasible) to use acupuncture to treat period loss (amenorrhea) caused by chemotherapy treatment in people with cancer. The researchers will look at how many participants enroll and complete the study. The researchers will also study how treatment with acupuncture affects the amount of time for the menstrual cycle to return and symptoms and quality of life related to amenorrhea.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
English speaking woman between the ages of 15 and 40
History of stage I, II, or III cancer OR stage IV or unstaged hematologic malignancy (e.g. lymphoma, leukemia, myeloma) that is stable, as assessed by care team
Premenopausal status with regular menstruation at the time of diagnosis by patient report
Completed cytotoxic chemotherapy within the past year
Disqualifiers
Had been pregnant or lactating within 3 months prior to enrollment
History of hysterectomy or bilateral oophorectomy
Ongoing or planned radiation or surgery within 4 months from randomization
Use of acupuncture for menses recovery within 3 months of enrollment
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Acupuncture
- No Acupuncture
Treatment groups
60 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov