Acupuncture for Pain Management in Lymphoma
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores whether acupuncture can reduce the need for opioid medications to manage chemotherapy-related pain in people with lymphoma. Participants will either receive usual pain management, including opioids, or try acupuncture in addition to usual care. The goal is to determine if acupuncture can lessen pain and improve quality of life. The trial seeks individuals diagnosed with certain types of lymphoma who are about to undergo high-dose chemotherapy and have not used opioids regularly in the past week. As a Phase 3 trial, this study represents the final step before FDA approval, offering participants a chance to contribute to potentially groundbreaking advancements in pain management.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications, but it does require that you are not taking opioids regularly in the week before joining. If you have taken opioids for a one-time procedure, that's okay.
Is there any evidence suggesting that acupuncture is likely to be safe for humans?
Research has shown that acupuncture is generally safe when performed by trained professionals. Studies have found that acupuncture can help reduce cancer pain and may lower the need for pain medications like opioids. For instance, one study found that acupuncture was linked to less cancer pain and a reduced need for pain medication.
Another review confirms that acupuncture is safe for cancer patients when performed by trained acupuncturists. Common side effects are usually mild, such as slight bruising or soreness at the needle insertion sites.
Overall, acupuncture is well-tolerated and could be a useful addition to pain management for people with lymphoma undergoing chemotherapy.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial's treatments?
Unlike the standard approach for managing pain in lymphoma, which often relies heavily on opioids, acupuncture offers a unique, non-drug alternative for pain relief. Researchers are excited about acupuncture because it targets pain through the body's natural energy pathways, potentially reducing the need for opioid medication and its associated side effects. Additionally, acupuncture might provide relief more quickly and with fewer long-term risks, making it an appealing option for enhancing quality of life during treatment.
What evidence suggests that acupuncture is effective for pain management in lymphoma?
Research has shown that acupuncture can help reduce pain in cancer patients. Studies have found that it manages pain, lowers the need for painkillers, and improves quality of life. A review of several studies linked acupuncture to less cancer pain and a reduced need for pain medication. Additionally, acupuncture has helped with other symptoms like nausea and tiredness in cancer patients. In this trial, one group of participants will receive usual care plus acupuncture, while another group will receive only the usual pain management approach, which includes opioid medication when needed. These findings suggest that acupuncture could be a promising option to manage pain and reduce the need for opioids in lymphoma patients undergoing chemotherapy.15678
Who Is on the Research Team?
Jun Mao, MD, MSCE
Principal Investigator
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults over 18 who are scheduled for high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell transplant within a month, diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (MM), Hodgkin's Lymphoma (HD), or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL). They shouldn't be regular opioid users or have had acupuncture recently. People with very low white blood cells, platelets, or certain clotting issues can't join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive usual care or usual care plus acupuncture from Day 0 to Day 15
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for symptom burden and opioid use
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Acupuncture
- Opioid
Trial Overview
The study tests if acupuncture can reduce the need for opioids in managing chemotherapy-induced pain in myeloma and lymphoma patients. It compares usual pain management plus acupuncture to usual care alone, also looking at other symptoms and quality of life impacts.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Acupuncture will start on Day 0 and continue once daily to Day 15, as long as the patient is inpatient or comes to the clinic for post-transplantation follow-up. to prevent severe pain. If acupuncture does not prevent severe pain, the participant will receive opioid medication as backup pain relief.
Will receive only the usual pain management approach, which includes opioid medication when needed for severe pain, according to the routine guidelines for their care.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Lead Sponsor
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
Collaborator
Hackensack Meridian Health
Collaborator
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