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Patients' Characteristics
| Characteristic | Active acupuncture (n=11) | Sham acupuncture (n=10) |
|---|---|---|
| Age±SD | 50.8±10.6 | 50±9.9 |
| ECOG performance status | ||
| 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1 | 8 | 7 |
| New diagnosis | 4 (19%) | 5 (23.8%) |
| Recurrent disease | 7 (33.3%) | 5 (23.8%) |
| # (%) of patients receiving specific drug treatment | ||
| Carboplatin/paclitaxel | 6 (28.6%) | 5 (23.8%) |
| Gemcitabine | 3 (14.3%) | 3 (14.3%) |
| Topotecan | 1 (4.8%) | 2 (9.5%) |
| Vinorelbine | 1 (4.8%) | 0 (0%) |
SD, standard deviation; ECOG, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group.
