Status:
COMPLETED
Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema
Lead Sponsor:
East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Collaborating Sponsors:
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre at Mount Vernon Hospital
International Lymphoedema Framework
Conditions:
Breast Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
RATIONALE: Acupuncture and moxibustion may improve well-being and quality of life in patients with lymphedema caused by breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is...
Detailed Description
OBJECTIVES: * To test the acupuncture and moxibustion treatment strategies to obtain a first measure of response for the approach(es) used in patients with breast cancer or head, neck, and throat can...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- INCLUSION CRITERIA:
- male or female patients with either breast or head and neck cancer
- diagnosis of mild to moderate uncomplicated lymphoedema
- age 18 or over
- under the care of the lymphoedema service for at leas:
- two months (head and neck cancer patients)
- three months (breast cancer patients)
- no active cancer disease
- at least 3 months since prior active cancer treatment (surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, intravenous treatment)
- more than 6 months since prior acupuncture treatment
- concurrent adjuvant hormonal therapy allowed
- concurrent anti-depressant medication allowed provided there has been no change in prescription or dosing within the past 3 months and patient intends to remain on the medication for the duration of study treatment and follow-up
- Able to understand and communicate in English
- Able to travel to the Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre for treatment
- Able to attend treatment once weekly for at least 7 consecutive weeks
- Able to complete outcome measures
- EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
- bilateral breast cancer
- advanced cancer disease
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
56 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00828516
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2009
Last Update
January 17 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Lynda Jackson Macmillan Centre at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Northwood, United Kingdom, HA6 2RN