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Acupuncture in Reducing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Participants With Stage I-III Breast Cancer

An interventional study of Acupuncture Therapy and Best Practice in Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8, Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8 and Anatomic Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v8, sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to female participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2022-06-01.

Sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care

Phase
Not applicable
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
23
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
Female
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Study summary

The goal of this study is to obtain preliminary evidence of the effect of 8 acupuncture treatments over 10 weeks in breast and GI cancer patients who are currently receiving or recently completed active neurotoxic chemotherapy and have clinically documented grade 1 or 2 neuropathy.

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To obtain preliminary evidence of the clinical effects of acupuncture compared to usual care on the change in sensory neuropathic pain as measured by the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) 20 item (20) sensory subscale.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES:

I. Change in the motor and autonomic neuropathic pain subscores on the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20.

II. Change in patient-reported assessment of numbness and tingling using the 2-item Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO)-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) measure.

III. Preventing the escalation of CIPN from grade 1 or 2 to a higher grade. IV. Amount and intensity of planned chemotherapy relative to completed chemotherapy.

V. Effect on sensory and motor nerve function via nerve conduction studies (NCS) (e.g. conduction velocity, latency, and amplitude).

VI. Effect on peripheral nerve swelling via nerve ultrasound (e.g. cross sectional area, CSA).

EXPLORATORY OBJECTIVES:

I. To obtain preliminary evidence on phenotypic differences between African-American and non African-American (A-A) (i.e., white, Asian, etc.) with regard to presentation of CIPN as well as response to the intervention.

II. To obtain preliminary evidence of the effect of acupuncture on intraepidermal nerve fiber density (IENF) via skin biopsy.

III. To examine the associations among the peripheral nerve assessment measures (nerve conduction, peripheral nerve ultrasound, skin biopsy) and of the peripheral nerve assessment measures with the patient reported outcomes (EORTC QLQ-CIN20, PRO-CTCAE) at baseline, week 12, and for the change from baseline to week 12.

IV. To examine the association between expectations of the effectiveness of acupuncture to reduce peripheral neuropathy and baseline, 12 week, and change in patient-reported outcomes on the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 and PRO-CTCAE.

OUTLINE: Participants are randomized to 1 of 2 groups.

GROUP 1: Participants undergo 8 45-minute acupuncture treatments over 10 weeks.

GROUP 2: Participants receive usual care.

After completion of study treatment, participants are followed up at 12 weeks.

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Conditions studied

  • Anatomic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Anatomic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Grade 1 Peripheral Motor Neuropathy, CTCAE
  • Grade 1 Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy, CTCAE
  • Grade 2 Peripheral Motor Neuropathy, CTCAE
  • Grade 2 Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy, CTCAE
  • Prognostic Stage I Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8
  • Prognostic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8
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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
Female
Accepts healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

  • Breast and GI cancer stage I-III
  • Currently receiving or recently completed neurotoxic chemotherapy (either adjuvant or neoadjuvant). Currently is defined as including up until when the next cycle would be delivered, that is if the patient is getting chemotherapy every week, this would include a week after their last treatment; if the patient is getting treatment every 2 weeks, this would include 2 weeks after their last treatment; if the patient is getting treatment every 3 weeks, this would include 3 weeks after their last treatment, etc. Recently completed is defined as 6 weeks after this time period. For example, if a patient was getting chemotherapy every week, this would include seven weeks after their last treatment; if the patient was getting treatment every 2 weeks, this would include 8 weeks after their last treatment; if the patient were getting treatment every 3 weeks, this would include 9 weeks after their last treatment, etc.
  • Clinical symptoms of peripheral neuropathy of grade 1 or grade 2 as measured by the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-CTCAE
  • Ability and willingness to understand and sign an informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Self-reported or documented history of UNRESOLVED pre-existing peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or other conditions.
  • Unable to provide medical history.
  • Male patients.
  • Pregnant.
  • Unwilling to receive acupuncture or unable to travel for treatments.
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Study design

Phase
Not applicable
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Single (Outcomes assessor)
Enrollment
23 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    Group 1 (acupuncture)

    Participants undergo 8 45-minute acupuncture treatments over 10 weeks.

    Procedure: Acupuncture Therapy · Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment · Other: Questionnaire Administration

  • Active comparator
    Group 2 (usual care)

    Participants receive usual care.

    Other: Best Practice · Other: Quality-of-Life Assessment · Other: Questionnaire Administration

Interventions

  • ProcedureAcupuncture Therapy

    Undergo acupuncture therapy

    Also known as: Acupuncture

  • OtherBest Practice

    Receive usual care

    Also known as: standard of care, standard therapy

  • OtherQuality-of-Life Assessment

    Ancillary studies

    Also known as: Quality of Life Assessment

  • OtherQuestionnaire Administration

    Ancillary studies

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in the Sensory Neuropathic Pain Score as Measured by the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) 20 Item (20)

    Will estimate means and standard deviations by group for the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 sensory subscale, the correlation between the two measures, and the within-person change. To estimate effect size, we will use an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model at week 12, which will include the group and the baseline value. Using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = "not at all," 2 = "a little," 3 = "quite a bit," and 4 = "very much"), individuals indicate the degree to which they have experienced sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms during the past week. Sensory raw scale scores range from 1 to 36, motor raw scale scores range from 1 to 32, and autonomic raw scale scores range from 1 to 12 for men and 1-8 for women (erectile function item is excluded) \[13\]. All scale scores are linearly converted to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating more symptom burden.

    Time frame: Baseline up to week 12

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Motor and Autonomic Pain Subscores on the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and for the change in the measures, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. Using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = "not at all," 2 = "a little," 3 = "quite a bit," and 4 = "very much"), individuals indicate the degree to which they have experienced sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms during the past week. Sensory raw scale scores range from 1 to 36, motor raw scale scores range from 1 to 32, and autonomic raw scale scores range from 1 to 12 for men and 1-8 for women (erectile function item is excluded). All scale scores are linearly converted to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating more symptom burden.

    Time frame: Baseline up to week 12

  2. Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO)-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Measure of Numbness and Tingling

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and for the change in the measures, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. The CTCAE measure of CIPN will be assessed using frequencies of grade by time point (baseline, week 12), as well as whether the grade of CIPN increased, decreased or remained stable. A Fisher's Exact test will be used to compare the groups at each time point and for the change during the study period.

    Time frame: Baseline up to week 12

  3. CIPN as Measured by National Cancer Institute (NCI)-CTCAE 5.0 Grades 1-3 Numbness or Tingling

    The CTCAE measure of CIPN will be assessed using frequencies of grade by time point (baseline, week 12), as well as whether the grade of CIPN increased, decreased or remained stable. A Fisher's Exact test will be used to compare the groups at each time point and for the change during the study period.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  4. Number of Participants With Standard Chemotherapy Dose or Decreased Due to Peripheral Neuropathy

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  5. Number of Cycles of Completed Chemotherapy

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  6. Cross Sectional Area (CSA) of Peripheral Nerves as Determined by Ultrasound (Sural and Median)

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  7. Amplitude of Nerve Response Derived From Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. Nerve conduction studies measure impairment of electrical function in large peripheral nerves and measures amplitude and latency of neuronal signaling. Ranging from 0.1 μm to 20 μm. Reduction in the amplitude indicates axonal damage.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  8. Distal Latency of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  9. Conduction Velocity of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

  10. Nerve Fiber Density in the Skin

    Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

    Time frame: Up to week 12

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Results

Posted May 11, 2022

Participant flow

Participant flow — Overall Study
MilestoneGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Started1112
Completed811
Not completed31
Withdrew: Withdrawal by subject21
Withdrew: Lost to follow-up10

Outcome measures

PrimaryChange in the Sensory Neuropathic Pain Score as Measured by the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) 20 Item (20)

Will estimate means and standard deviations by group for the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20 sensory subscale, the correlation between the two measures, and the within-person change. To estimate effect size, we will use an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) model at week 12, which will include the group and the baseline value. Using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = "not at all," 2 = "a little," 3 = "quite a bit," and 4 = "very much"), individuals indicate the degree to which they have experienced sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms during the past week. Sensory raw scale scores range from 1 to 36, motor raw scale scores range from 1 to 32, and autonomic raw scale scores range from 1 to 12 for men and 1-8 for women (erectile function item is excluded) \[13\]. All scale scores are linearly converted to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating more symptom burden.

Time frame:
Baseline up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change in the Sensory Neuropathic Pain Score as Measured by the European Organization of Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ)-Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) 20 Item (20)
score on a scaleGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline16.7 ± 3.717.5 ± 3.0
Week 1213.7 ± 2.714.8 ± 5.2
Week 12 - Baseline (Change)-2.9 ± 4.2-2.5 ± 5.8
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.61
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Correlation coefficient: 0.15Correlation between EORTC Sensory Subscale baseline and 12 weeks (overall, N=20)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) · Correlation coefficient: 0.25Correlation between EORTC Sensory Subscale baseline and 12 weeks (intervention, N=9)
  • Group 2 (Usual Care) · Correlation coefficient: 0.09Correlation between EORTC Sensory Subscale baseline and 12 weeks (Usual Care, N=11)
SecondaryChange in Motor and Autonomic Pain Subscores on the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and for the change in the measures, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. Using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = "not at all," 2 = "a little," 3 = "quite a bit," and 4 = "very much"), individuals indicate the degree to which they have experienced sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms during the past week. Sensory raw scale scores range from 1 to 36, motor raw scale scores range from 1 to 32, and autonomic raw scale scores range from 1 to 12 for men and 1-8 for women (erectile function item is excluded). All scale scores are linearly converted to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating more symptom burden.

Time frame:
Baseline up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · score on a scale
Change in Motor and Autonomic Pain Subscores on the EORTC QLQ-CIPN20
score on a scaleGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline EORTC Subscale11.1 ± 3.211.3 ± 2.1
Week 12 EORTC Subscale11.0 ± 1.811.1 ± 3.3
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) EORTC Subscale0.1 ± 2.2-0.1 ± 2.7
Baseline EORTC Autonomic Subscale2.7 ± 0.92.8 ± 0.8
Week 12 - EORTC Autonomic Subscale2.4 ± 0.72.3 ± 0.5
Week 12 - Baseline EORTC Autonomic Subscale-0.3 ± 1.1-0.5 ± 0.9
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.91 (P value for the motor subscale)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.55 (P value for autonomic subscale)
SecondaryChange in Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO)-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Measure of Numbness and Tingling

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and for the change in the measures, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. The CTCAE measure of CIPN will be assessed using frequencies of grade by time point (baseline, week 12), as well as whether the grade of CIPN increased, decreased or remained stable. A Fisher's Exact test will be used to compare the groups at each time point and for the change during the study period.

Time frame:
Baseline up to week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Change in Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO)-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) Measure of Numbness and Tingling
ParticipantsGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Severity (None 1)42
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Mild 2)38
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Moderate 3)21
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Severe 4)11
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Very severe 5)00
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Severity (None 1)12
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Mild 2)64
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Moderate 3)23
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Severe 4)00
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Severity (Very severe 5)00
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Not at all (1)41
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Interference - A little bit (2)27
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Somewhat (3)22
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Interference -Quite a bit (4)22
Baseline - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Very much (5)00
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Not at all (1)37
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Interference - A little bit (2)51
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Somewhat (3)13
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Quite a bit (4)00
Week 12 - Numbness or Tingling Interference - Very much (5)00
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Severity (Decreased, less than or equal to -1)57
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Severity - Same (0)31
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Severity (Increased, >/= 1)13
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Interference - (Decreased, </= -1)37
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Interference - (Same - 0)53
Week 12 - Baseline (Change) Numbness or Tingling Interference - (Increased, >/= -1)11
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.41 (P value for baseline numbness or tingling severity data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.22 (P value for baseline numbness or tingling interference data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.58 (Week 12 p value for numbness or tingling severity data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.12 (P value for Week 12 numbness or tingling interference data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.57 (Week 12 - Baseline p value for numbness or tingling severity data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.55 (Week 12 - Baseline p value for numbness or tingling interference)
SecondaryCIPN as Measured by National Cancer Institute (NCI)-CTCAE 5.0 Grades 1-3 Numbness or Tingling

The CTCAE measure of CIPN will be assessed using frequencies of grade by time point (baseline, week 12), as well as whether the grade of CIPN increased, decreased or remained stable. A Fisher's Exact test will be used to compare the groups at each time point and for the change during the study period.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
CIPN as Measured by National Cancer Institute (NCI)-CTCAE 5.0 Grades 1-3 Numbness or Tingling
ParticipantsGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Grade 1 Numbness or Tingling1010
Baseline - Grade 2 Numbness or Tingling12
Baseline - Grade 3 Numbness or Tingling00
Week 12 - Grade 1 Numbness or Tingling79
Week 12 Grade 2 Numbness or Tingling11
Week 12 Grade 3 Numbness or Tingling01
Week 12 - Baseline Numbness or Tingling Severity Decreased (</= 1)00
Week 12 - Baseline Numbness or Tingling Severity Same (0)79
Week 12 - Baseline Numbness or Tingling Severity Increased (>/= 1)12
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.99 (P value for baseline numbness or tingling severity Grade 1-3)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.99 (P value for 12 weeks numbness or tingling severity Grade 1-3)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.99 (P value for week 12 - baseline change in numbness or tingling severity)
SecondaryNumber of Participants With Standard Chemotherapy Dose or Decreased Due to Peripheral Neuropathy

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Count of participants · Participants
Number of Participants With Standard Chemotherapy Dose or Decreased Due to Peripheral Neuropathy
ParticipantsGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Chemotherapy dose standard67
Chemotherapy dose decreased due to chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy33
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · Fisher Exact · p = 0.99
SecondaryNumber of Cycles of Completed Chemotherapy

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · cycles
Number of Cycles of Completed Chemotherapy
cyclesGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Number of Cycles of Completed Chemotherapy4.4 ± 0.74.2 ± 1.0
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · t-test, 2 sided · p = 0.69
SecondaryCross Sectional Area (CSA) of Peripheral Nerves as Determined by Ultrasound (Sural and Median)

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · meters squared
Cross Sectional Area (CSA) of Peripheral Nerves as Determined by Ultrasound (Sural and Median)
meters squaredGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Cross sectional area - sural3.1 ± 1.52.8 ± 0.7
Baseline - Cross sectional area - median14.2 ± 6.312.7 ± 3.3
Week 12 - Cross sectional area - sural3.0 ± 1.33.0 ± 1.2
Week 12 - Cross sectional area - median14.6 ± 7.511.9 ± 2.8
Week 12 - Baseline - Cross sectional area - sural (Change)-0.4 ± 1.00.1 ± 1.3
Week 12 - Baseline - Cross sectional area - median (Change)0.1 ± 1.5-1.0 ± 2.0
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) · ANCOVA · p = 0.46 (P value for cross sectional area sural data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.22 (P value for cross sectional area for median data)
SecondaryAmplitude of Nerve Response Derived From Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome. Nerve conduction studies measure impairment of electrical function in large peripheral nerves and measures amplitude and latency of neuronal signaling. Ranging from 0.1 μm to 20 μm. Reduction in the amplitude indicates axonal damage.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · micrometers
Amplitude of Nerve Response Derived From Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) (Sural, Tibial, and Median)
micrometersGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Amplitude (sural)9.5 ± 5.09.5 ± 7.6
Week 12 - Amplitude (sural)8.8 ± 3.610.9 ± 7.8
Week 12 - Baseline Amplitude (sural)-1.5 ± 4.60.7 ± 1.8
Baseline - Amplitude - Tibial, ankle13.3 ± 5.611.0 ± 3.8
Week 12 - Amplitude - Tibial, ankle12.4 ± 5.211.5 ± 3.5
Week 12 - Baseline - Amplitude - Tibial, ankle (Change)-1.5 ± 1.9-0.2 ± 1.7
Baseline - Amplitude - Tibial, pop fossa8.5 ± 5.27.8 ± 3.7
Week 12 - Amplitude - Tibial, pop fossa10.0 ± 4.47.9 ± 3.0
Week 12 - Baseline - Amplitude - Tibial, pop fossa (Change)1.0 ± 3.4-0.8 ± 1.9
Baseline - Amplitude - median, wrist9.6 ± 3.610.3 ± 2.8
Week 12 - Amplitude - median, wrist10.1 ± 4.411.2 ± 2.7
Week 12 - Baseline - Amplitude - median, wrist (Change)0.1 ± 3.30.4 ± 2.4
Baseline - Amplitude - median, elbow9.3 ± 3.710.0 ± 2.8
Week 12 - Amplitude - median, elbow9.3 ± 4.010.8 ± 2.7
Week 12 - Baseline Amplitude - median, elbow (Change)-0.3 ± 3.10.5 ± 2.3
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.20 (P value for amplitude - sural data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.28 (P value for amplitude - tibial, ankle)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.13 (P value for amplitude tibial, pop fossa)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.71 (P value for amplitude median, wrist)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.46 (P value for amplitude, median, elbow)
SecondaryDistal Latency of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · milliseconds
Distal Latency of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)
millisecondsGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Latency Sural3.4 ± 0.63.4 ± 0.6
Week 12 - Latency Sural3.4 ± 0.63.3 ± 0.6
Week 12 -Baseline - Latency Sural (Change)0.0 ± 0.70.0 ± 0.3
Baseline - Latency tibial, ankle3.6 ± 0.34.0 ± 0.5
Week 12 - Latency tibial, ankle3.6 ± 0.53.8 ± 0.6
Week 12 - Baseline Latency tibial, ankle (Change)-0.1 ± 0.8-0.2 ± 0.4
Baseline - Latency tibial, pop11.5 ± 1.011.7 ± 1.2
Week 12 - Latency tibial, pop11.2 ± 1.111.5 ± 1.2
Week 12 - Baseline Latency tibial, pop-0.2 ± 0.60.1 ± 0.4
Baseline - Latency median wrist4.0 ± 1.13.7 ± 0.5
Week 12 - Latency median wrist4.4 ± 1.93.7 ± 0.5
Week 12 - Baseline Latency median wrist (Change0.5 ± 1.0-0.1 ± 0.4
Baseline - Latency median elbow7.8 ± 1.57.5 ± 0.7
Week 12 - Latency median elbow8.2 ± 2.57.5 ± 0.7
Week 12 - Baseline - Latency median elbow (Change)0.4 ± 1.20.0 ± 0.6
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.81 (P value for latency sural data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.76 (P value for latency tibial, ankle data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.24 (P value for latency tibial, pop fossa)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.20 (P value for latency median wrist data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.51 (P value for latency median elbow data)
SecondaryConduction Velocity of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · meters per second
Conduction Velocity of Nerve Response Derived From NCS (Sural, Tibial, and Median)
meters per secondGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Velocity Sural51.1 ± 3.045.9 ± 3.8
Week 12 - Velocity Sural50.5 ± 5.648.7 ± 4.2
Week 12 - Baseline Velocity Sural (Change)-1.0 ± 6.62.2 ± 3.6
Baseline - Velocity Tibial49.1 ± 3.350.3 ± 5.1
Week 12 - Velocity Tibial51.1 ± 5.649.4 ± 5.4
Week 12 - Baseline - Velocity Tibial (Change)2.1 ± 4.3-2.0 ± 2.3
Baseline - Velocity Median55.5 ± 3.754.2 ± 4.1
12 Weeks - Velocity Median55.3 ± 5.955.5 ± 2.8
Week 12 - Baseline - Velocity Median (Change)-0.6 ± 5.30.1 ± 2.9
Statistical analysis
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.98 (P value for velocity sural data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.03 (P value for velocity tibial data)
  • Group 1 (Acupuncture) vs Group 2 (Usual Care) · ANCOVA · p = 0.81 (P value for velocity median data)
SecondaryNerve Fiber Density in the Skin

Means and standard deviations will be computed at baseline and week 12 by group, and will also estimate the correlation between the measures at the two time points, and fit ANCOVA models for each outcome.

Time frame:
Up to week 12
Reported as:
Mean · fibers per millimeter
Nerve Fiber Density in the Skin
fibers per millimeterGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
Baseline - Nerve fiber density, distal leg7.8 ± 3.28.3 ± 3.3
Week 12 - Nerve fiber density, distal leg3.5 ± 0.74.3 ± 1.7
Week 12 - Baseline - Nerve fiber density, distal leg-5.1 ± 2.8-4.5 ± 3.0

Adverse events

Collected over 12 weeks. Non-serious events are listed at a 0% frequency threshold.

Adverse event summary by group
GroupDeathsSeriousOther
Group 1 (Acupuncture)0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)0/11 (0%)
Group 2 (Usual Care)1/12 (8.3%)0/12 (0%)1/12 (8.3%)
Most frequent other events
Most frequent other events
EventGroup 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)
BruisingInjury, poisoning and procedural complications0/111/12

Baseline characteristics

Age, Continuous
Age, Continuous(years)Group 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)Total
Mean51.0 ± 10.656.8 ± 12.556.5 ± 11.7
Sex: Female, Male
Sex: Female, Male(Participants)Group 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)Total
Female111223
Male000
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Group 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)Total
Hispanic or Latino000
Not Hispanic or Latino111223
Unknown or Not Reported000
Race (NIH/OMB)
Race (NIH/OMB)(Participants)Group 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)Total
American Indian or Alaska Native000
Asian000
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
Black or African American123
White9817
More than one race011
Unknown or Not Reported112
Region of Enrollment
Region of Enrollment(participants)Group 1 (Acupuncture)Group 2 (Usual Care)Total
United States111223
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Study locations

1 site
  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, United States
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References and documents

Study documents

  • Protocol and statistical analysis plan · Oct 21, 2020
  • Informed consent form · Jun 22, 2020

Documents are hosted by the registry — open the source record to download them.

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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT03505671
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 23, 2018
Start date
Aug 3, 2018
Primary completion
Jan 21, 2021
Completion
Feb 21, 2021
Results posted
May 11, 2022
Last update
Jun 1, 2022

Study contacts

Nancy Avis
principal investigator · Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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