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
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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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