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Optimizing Integrative Oncology Approaches to Address Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Patients: A SMART Pilot Study
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Summary
The objective of the proposed pilot is to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 16-week sequential, multiple assessment randomized trial (SMART), which includes virtual Tai Chi/Qi Gong or α- Lipoic acid (ALA) supplements as an initial treatment, and acupuncture as the additional treatment, that examines a stepped-care intervention to address CIPN.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-20
Completion Date
2026-04
Last Updated
2026-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tai Chi/Qi Gong
Participants will be asked to attend Tai Chi/Qi Gong classes for one hour twice a week for 8 weeks over Zoom video conferencing or in person. Using a manualized approach, each class will provide objectives and learning activities related to sequentially learning a specific set of Tai Chi/Qi Gong movements with verification of skills attainment weekly24. Six key elements will be emphasized: 1) Mindfulness; 2) Postural alignment; 3) Natural breathing; 4) Active relaxation, 5) Slow movement, and 6) Integrated movement.
α- Lipoic acid
Participants will be provided with Lipoic Acid Supplement (300 mg) bottles, with instructions to take two tablets daily, 30 minutes before breakfast.
Acupuncture
participants will receive acupuncture treatments for 8 weeks. After disinfecting the skin with an alcohol swab, acupuncturists inserted filiform 0.16 mm × 15 mm (or 30 mm) sterilized, disposable acupuncture needles in the ear and Ba Feng points; 0.20 mm × 30 mm (or 40 mm) sterilized, disposable acupuncture needles will be inserted at body points. Needles for body points will be inserted 0.5 inches into the skin and left for 30 min after achieving de qi, a sensation of achiness, soreness and heaviness.
Locations (1)
Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States