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Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Patients

China300 participantsStarted 2014-08

Plain-language summary

To investigate the effect of percutaneous electrical stimulation on chemotherapy-induced bone marrow suppression in patients with lung cancer.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) * age between 20 and 75 years * chemotherapy naive after diagnosis * GP regimen as treatment * an expected survival of more than 12 weeks based on a score equal to or greater than 60 points on Karnofsky performance status (KPS) scale * the ability to understand and speak Mandarin Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of a hematological system tumor * mental illness * bone marrow suppression prior to chemotherapy * pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change of Blood routine indexes in 1 month

Timeframe: Day 0, Day 5, Day 8, Day 11, Day 14, Day 21 and Day 28

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02663492

SponsorTongji University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-01

Contact for this trial

Lili Hou, Master

8613816033620 qing_0_122@163.com

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.