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Clinical Trials
Pre-Clinical / Laboratory Research
Center
for Holistic Urology
Atchley Pavilion 11th Floor
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New York, NY 10032
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Clinical Trials
- Acupuncture
Acupuncture
for hot flashes
- this trial is currently OPEN.
For more information call Jillian Capodice at 212-305-5727.
PURPOSE:
This clinical trial is studying how well acupuncture works in treating
hot flashes in patients with prostate cancer who are undergoing androgen
deprivation.
OBJECTIVES:
- Determine
the impact of acupuncture therapy on the frequency and intensity of
hot flashes and the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer
undergoing androgen deprivation.
- Determine
the effect of acupuncture on insomnia and loss of vitality caused by
hot flashes in these patients.
PROJECTED
ACCRUAL: A total of 16 patients will be accrued for this study.
DISEASE
CHARACTERISTICS:
- Prostate
cancer stage 3 ( T3, N0, M0, or any T, N1,M0 any G)
- Confirmed
diagnosis of prostate cancer
- Reporting
= 4 per day of hot flashes
- Current
hormonal treatment with 1 of the following for > 1 month : Leuprolide
acetate (Lupron), or goserelin acetate (Zoladex) +, Nilutamide (Nilandron)
or Bicalutamide (Casodex).
- Gonadotropin
releasing-hormone (GnRH) agonist or antagonist therapy
- Antiandrogen
therapy
OTHER
REQUIREMENTS: No bleeding disorders; No active skin infections,
no acupuncture in the last 3 months; No Radiation or Chemo within 3
months.
Not taking any of the following throughout the study duration and four
weeks prior to entering the study: soy supplementation (non-dietary),
black cohosh, red clover, and vitamin E above 800 IU.
For more
information call Jillian Capodice at 212-305-5727.
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