New England School of Acupuncture (NESA) Acupuncture Research Collaborative
Data Collection
Urogenital Diseases+18
+ Genital Diseases
+ Adnexal Diseases
Treatment Study
Summary
Study start date: January 1, 2005
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.This trial comprises three studies. In the first two studies, women will be randomly assigned to receive either real or sham acupuncture therapy. Study 1 will include women with various forms of cancer. White blood cell counts will be used to assess the effects of acupuncture on participants' immune responses. Study 2 will include women with unspecified pelvic pain and endometriosis; a self-report pain scale will be used to assess the effects of acupuncture on participants' symptoms. Study 3 will evaluate the validity and reliability of diagnoses made by Chinese medicine practitioners. In this study, a group of Chinese medicine practitioners will diagnose the same group of patients; consistency of the diagnoses will be evaluated.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.50 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Treatment Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Female
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 18 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria for Study 1: * Newly diagnosed ovarian cancer; primary peritoneal cancer; papillary serous cancer of the endometrium; or mixed mesodermal tumor of the uterus, ovary, or fallopian tube * Currently undergoing chemotherapy * Meet certain laboratory test requirements Inclusion Criteria for Study 2: Currently closed to recruitment * Diagnosed with endometriosis or unspecified pelvic pain Exclusion Criteria for Studies 1 and 2: * Use of white blood cell boosters * Prior radiotherapy with the exception of whole-breast irradiation for breast cancer * Prior myelotoxic chemotherapy * History of symptomatic cardiac or psychiatric disorder * Use of a pacemaker * Use of herbs or herbal supplements * Prior use of acupuncture * Enrollment in other research studies
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location