Table 3.
NCI-CTCAE sensory neuropathy grading scale over time according to group.
| Acupuncture group (N = 19) | Vit B1/gabapentin group (N = 19) | |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline | ||
| Grade 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grade 2 | 16 (84.2) | 17 (89.5) |
| Grade 3 | 3 (15.8) | 2 (10.5) |
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| 2 weeks | ||
| Grade 1 | 5 (26.3) | 1 (5.3) |
| Grade 2 | 12 (63.2) | 16 (84.2) |
| Grade 3 | 2 (10.5) | 2 (10.5) |
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| ||
| 4 weeks | ||
| Grade 1 | 14 (73.7) | 5 (26.3) |
| Grade 2 | 3 (15.8) | 12 (63.20) |
| Grade 3 | 2 (10.5) | 2 (10.5) |
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| ||
| 8 weeks | ||
| Grade 1 | 13 (68.4) | 3 (15.8) |
| Grade 2 | 4 (21.1) | 14 (73.7) |
| Grade 3 | 2 (10.5) | 2 (10.5) |
NCI-CTCAE = National Cancer Institute-Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. All values are no. (%).