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ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 89 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Acupuncture +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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NCT05528263N/ACompleted

Preventing Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy With Acupuncture, A Randomized Controlled Trial (PACT Trial)

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute·interventional·Posted Sep 6, 2022·Updated Feb 24, 2026

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Acupuncture and Nature scenery with a relaxation exercise for Acupuncture and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 89 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This research is being done to determine whether acupuncture can help prevent or lessen chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), a side effect of some kinds of chemotherapy that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness mostly in the hands or feet. This research will also help determine whether acupuncture can improve quality of life in patients receiving taxane-based chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer. The names of the study activities involved in this study are/is: * Acupuncture treatments for participants in the Acupuncture Group * Nature videos with a relaxation exercise for participants in the Relaxation/ Exercise Group The Comprehensive and Integrative Medicine Institute (CIMI) of South Korea is supporting this research study by providing funding.

Study Details

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2023202420252026
First PostedSep 6, 2022
Enrollment StartSep 8, 2022
Primary CompletionMay 30, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.7 yearsPosted 3.8 years ago

Interventions

Acupuncturedevice

Standardized acupuncture protocol 1-2 times a week for 12 weeks (a total of 14 sessions).

Nature scenery with a relaxation exerciseother

Watch nature scenery videos with a relaxation exercise guide 1-2 times a week for 12 weeks (a total of 14 sessions)