Acupuncture for Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy

Acupuncture for People Experiencing Period Loss Due to Chemotherapy

Recruiting Phase 2 Interventional Study
Cancer Period Problem
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
15 – 40
Sex
Female
Trial phase
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for women aged 15 to 40 who have lost their periods after chemotherapy for cancer. Participants will receive acupuncture and share how it affects their menstrual cycles and symptoms.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a woman between the ages of 15 and 40.
  • I have been diagnosed with stage I, II, or III cancer or a stable stage IV hematologic malignancy.
  • I completed chemotherapy within the past year.
  • I have regular menstrual periods at the time of my cancer diagnosis.
  • I have not had my period for at least 3 months since completing chemotherapy.
  • I am willing to follow all study procedures.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have been pregnant or breastfeeding in the last 3 months.
  • I have had a hysterectomy or both ovaries removed.
  • I am currently receiving radiation or planning surgery in the next 4 months.
  • I have used acupuncture for period recovery in the past 3 months.
  • I have been using ovarian suppression medicine or hormonal contraception in the past 3 months.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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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 sympt…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 …
Contacts

Jun Mao, MD, MSCE

646-608-8553

maoj@mskcc.org

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William Tap, MD

646-888-4163

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