CompletedNot Applicable

Using Traditional Acupuncture in the Management of Cancer Treatment Related Lymphoedema

United Kingdom56 participantsStarted 2008-04

Plain-language 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 studying how well acupuncture given together with moxibustion works in improving well-being and quality of life in patients with breast cancer or head, neck, and throat cancer who are undergoing standard treatment for lymphedema.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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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

What they're measuring

Change From Baseline in Patient-specified and Reported Symptoms on the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile (MYMOP)

Timeframe: Before 7th acupuncture treatment

Change From Baseline in Patient-specified and Reported Symptoms on the Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile

Timeframe: Before the 13th acupuncture treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00828516

SponsorEast and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2009-09

Results submitted2012-11-09

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