Publications by authors named "Susan Qing Li"
Background: High-dose chemotherapy followed by hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is associated with a high symptom burden including sleep disturbance. Here we present the results of a secondary analysis of a randomized, sham-controlled trial assessing the effect of acupuncture on sleep quality during HSCT.
Methods: Adult multiple myeloma patients undergoing inpatient and outpatient autologous HSCT were randomized and blinded to receive either true or sham acupuncture (by licensed acupuncturists) once daily for 5 days starting the day after chemotherapy.
Purpose: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common, debilitating side effect in cancer survivors. This study aimed to assess the characteristics of quantitative sensory testing (QST) and its correlation with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer patients with and without CIPN.
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using baseline data from two clinical trials in solid tumor cancer survivors with no CIPN symptoms rated < 2 on a 0-10 Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) or moderate-to-severe CIPN rated ≥ 4 on the NRS.
Background: People with lung cancer are interested in using herbs for symptom management. However, well-designed clinical trials are lacking. We aimed to quantify symptom burden and willingness to participate in herbal clinical trials among this population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Cancer patients often experience decreased quality of life during chemotherapy. This study aimed to determine the preliminary efficacy and safety of Reishi & Privet Formula (RPF) for maintaining quality of life among patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) undergoing chemotherapy.
Methods: We conducted a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in China.
Acupuncture for Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Not Just for Pain.
Integr Cancer Ther
December 2018
Article Synopsis
- Bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) is a common side effect in cancer patients, and a pilot study found that acupuncture is safe and can help reduce overall neuropathic symptoms.
- In a study involving multiple myeloma patients with significant BIPN, acupuncture led to statistically significant reductions in symptoms, particularly numbness and tingling in hands and feet, discomfort, and motor dysfunction, based on self-reported assessments.
- Results suggest that acupuncture is effective in alleviating various BIPN symptoms, especially cold sensitivity and unpleasant sensations, indicating a need for further research through randomized control trials to validate these findings.
Background: Controversy exists over antidepressant use in bipolar II depression.
Aims: To compare the safety and effectiveness of antidepressantv.mood stabiliser monotherapy for bipolar type II major depressive episodes.
Objective: Compare the safety and effectiveness of continuation antidepressant versus mood stabilizer monotherapy for preventing depressive relapse in bipolar II disorder.
Methods: Subjects ≥18 years old with bipolar II depression (n=129) were randomized to double-blind venlafaxine or lithium monotherapy for 12 weeks. Responders with a ≥50% reduction in depression score were continued for an additional 6 months of relapse-prevention monotherapy.