Trial Outcomes & Findings for 1068GCC Evaluate Efficacy & Explore Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Bortezomib-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (BIPN) in Multiple Myeloma (NCT NCT01541644)

NCT ID: NCT01541644

Last Updated: 2019-11-07

Results Overview

The Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) uses self-report visual analogue scales (VAS) to quantify on a scale of 0-10 (with total NPS score of 1-100), global pain intensity and unpleasantness and 8 other descriptive qualities of neuropathic pain. Response defined as average change of Clinical Total Neuropathy Score (TNSc) greater than or equal to 10% over 10 weeks compared to baseline. Effect defined as as average change of Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Neurotoxicity/ Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG-Ntx)over 10 weeks as compared to baseline. Safety will be assessed by recording side effects from acupuncture treatment. Please note TNSc results deemed invalid as original validation of TNSc was performed by 2 neuromuscular trained physicians \& the TNSc in our trial was performed by a research nurse. The reliability \& validity of research nurse's TNSc not established pre-trial. For the scale range, the higher the score the worse the symptoms and function. No subscales were used.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

27 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline and 10 weeks

Results posted on

2019-11-07

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Acupuncture
All participants will receive acupuncture treatments over a total of 10 weeks. Acupuncture: Participants will receive acupuncture treatment twice weekly for 2 weeks, then once per week for 4 weeks, and then biweekly for 4 weeks.
Overall Study
STARTED
27
Overall Study
COMPLETED
24
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
3

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Acupuncture
All participants will receive acupuncture treatments over a total of 10 weeks. Acupuncture: Participants will receive acupuncture treatment twice weekly for 2 weeks, then once per week for 4 weeks, and then biweekly for 4 weeks.
Overall Study
Withdrawal by Subject
3

Baseline Characteristics

1068GCC Evaluate Efficacy & Explore Mechanism of Acupuncture in Treating Bortezomib-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (BIPN) in Multiple Myeloma

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Acupuncture
n=27 Participants
All participants will receive acupuncture treatments over a total of 10 weeks. Acupuncture: Participants will receive acupuncture treatment twice weekly for 2 weeks, then once per week for 4 weeks, and then biweekly for 4 weeks.
Age, Customized
63 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
13 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
14 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
27 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline and 10 weeks

The Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS) uses self-report visual analogue scales (VAS) to quantify on a scale of 0-10 (with total NPS score of 1-100), global pain intensity and unpleasantness and 8 other descriptive qualities of neuropathic pain. Response defined as average change of Clinical Total Neuropathy Score (TNSc) greater than or equal to 10% over 10 weeks compared to baseline. Effect defined as as average change of Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Neurotoxicity/ Gynecologic Oncology Group (FACT/GOG-Ntx)over 10 weeks as compared to baseline. Safety will be assessed by recording side effects from acupuncture treatment. Please note TNSc results deemed invalid as original validation of TNSc was performed by 2 neuromuscular trained physicians \& the TNSc in our trial was performed by a research nurse. The reliability \& validity of research nurse's TNSc not established pre-trial. For the scale range, the higher the score the worse the symptoms and function. No subscales were used.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Acupuncture
n=27 Participants
All participants will receive acupuncture treatments over a total of 10 weeks. Acupuncture: Participants will receive acupuncture treatment twice weekly for 2 weeks, then once per week for 4 weeks, and then biweekly for 4 weeks.
To Determine the Response Rate (Via FACT/GOG-Ntx Scores) Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture in Alleviating Neuropathic Symptoms When Treating Patients With Moderate to Severe Bortezomib-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (BIPN)
13.3 units on a scale (1 - 100)
Standard Deviation 6.5

Adverse Events

Acupuncture

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Emily Parks

University of Maryland Baltimore Greenebaum Cancer Center

Phone: 410-328-7340

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place