Sound Acupuncture in Painful Chemotherapy-Related Neuropathies
Italy40 participantsStarted 2022-03-17
Plain-language summary
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of sound acupuncture in combination with traditional medical therapy in the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies.
Sound acupuncture is a non-invasive technique that involves stimulating energy points, used in acupuncture, with the help of specific tuning forks and the frequencies they emit.
The energy points are those used in Chinese medicine and, more specifically, in acupuncture.
The aim is to restore the recipient's complex bioenergetic system to an optimal state of well-being and balance
Participants:
20 patients will receive only the best medical therapy; 20 patients will receive BMT and sound acupuncture treatment
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 30-80 years
* Clinical and electrophysiological diagnosis of chemotherapy-induced neuropathy
* Patients being treated with Best Medical Therapy for neuropathic pain
* Written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
* Patients with intellectual disabilities or cognitive impairment that impair their ability to comply with the consent process
* Pacemaker users
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.