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Electroacupuncture and Exercise for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 80 YearsAllShow Chwan Memorial Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common side effect of cancer treatment that causes numbness, pain, and balance issues in a patient's hands and feet. This study focuses on finding a non-drug approach to help cancer survivors manage these uncomfortable symptoms. The main purpose of this research is to evaluate whether combining Electroacupuncture(EA) with a exercise training program works better than using electroacupuncture alone. Electroacupuncture uses gentle electrical pulses through acupuncture needles to stimulate nerves, while the exercise program aims to improve a patient's balance, physical strength, and movement safety. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination therapy or electroacupuncture alone. The study involves scheduled hospital visits along with home-based practice guided by instructional videos. The researchers aim t

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Confirmed cancer diagnosis with prior taxane or platinum-based chemotherapy. 2. CIPN symptoms staged as CTCAE Grade 1, 2, or 3. 3. Life expectancy \> 6 months and capable of independent ambulation. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Presence of a cardiac pacemaker. 2. Severe coagulation disorders. 3. Neuropathy from other etiologies (non-chemotherapy induced).
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What it tests

  • Electroacupuncture
  • Exercise Training
  • Structured Home-Based Health Education and Dose-Controlled Exercise Program
  • General Health Education
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Where

2 sites
ShowChwanMH
Changhua, Taiwan
Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
Changhua, Taiwan
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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