Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

This study tests a special cooling and compression sleeve (Paxman Limb Cryocompression System) worn during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, a common side effect. About 200 cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel will use the device for up to 4 hours per session. Research…

This study tests whether desloratadine, a common allergy medication, can prevent nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. About 116 participants will receive either desloratadine or a placebo for 12 weeks while on chemotherapy. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether taking fish oil supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients. 120 participants will receive either fish oil or corn oil (placebo) during their treatment. The goal is to see if …

This study tracks how nerve pain from chemotherapy develops in breast cancer patients. It also tests a brain-stimulating device called a closed-loop brain-computer interface to see if it can prevent that pain. About 45 participants will be observed or receive the experimental sti…

This study tests whether cooling and compressing the arms and legs during taxane chemotherapy can prevent peripheral neuropathy—a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, or pain. About 777 cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of three approaches: cryocompressio…

This study tests whether taking mecobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) can prevent or reduce nerve damage caused by taxane chemotherapy. About 326 adults with various solid tumors will take mecobalamin tablets or receive no preventive treatment during their chemo. The goal is to see…

This study tests whether wearing tight-fitting surgical gloves and compression knee socks during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. The idea is that compression narrows blood vessels, reducing the amount of chemo drugs reaching the hands…

This study tests whether soaking feet in cold salt water can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast cancer patients. Thirty women will be split into three groups: cold salt water foot baths, cold unsalted water foot baths, or standard care. The …

This phase 2 trial tests whether drinking tart cherry juice can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast and ovarian cancer patients. About 86 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of the juice du…

This study tests whether wearing compression gloves and stockings during chemo, plus acupuncture after, can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. About 384 people will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: compression only, acupuncture only…

This study tests if wearing surgical gloves during oxaliplatin chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 84 adults with advanced colon cancer will be randomly assigned to wear gloves or not during treatment. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost method reduc…

This study tests whether a special exercise program, called PRESIONA, can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. The program combines aerobic and strength exercises with blood flow restriction cuffs. Researchers will compare…

This early-phase trial tests whether taking CBD capsules can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with colorectal cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either CBD plus standard chemo or chemo alone. The main goal is…

This study tests whether wearing a compression stocking on one foot during antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) infusions can prevent peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage causing numbness or pain). Fifty-eight advanced cancer patients will wear a stocking on their left foot only, while t…

This study tests whether a topical oil made from aconite can prevent or reduce nerve damage (polyneuropathy) caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. About 350 adults with solid tumors receiving taxane or platinum chemotherapy will apply the oil or a placebo to their skin twice…

This study tests whether people can use a small, portable device at home to stimulate the vagus nerve through the ear. It aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for managing nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. The study includes 36 adults who have had platinum or…

This early-phase study is testing whether a capsaicin patch (made from chili peppers) can relieve nerve pain in the feet and legs caused by chemotherapy. Twenty adults who finished chemo within the past year and have lasting pain will try the patch. Researchers will track side ef…

This study tests whether a diet low in added sugar, high in fiber, and rich in omega-3s (called LASO-3) can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. Fifty cancer survivors who finished chemo at least three months ago will receive virtual nutrition co…

This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…

This study tests whether a six-week at-home light therapy program is practical and helpful for childhood cancer survivors who have nerve pain or numbness from chemotherapy. Twenty survivors aged 5 and older will use a light therapy device on their symptoms for 15 minutes, three d…

This study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…

This study tests whether shining a special laser light on painful areas can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 70 cancer survivors with lasting nerve pain will receive either real or placebo laser treatments. The goal is to see if this safe, non-drug approach can imp…

This study tests whether scrambler therapy, a device that sends electrical signals to the skin, can reduce pain, numbness, and tingling from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. About 90 adults with persistent nerve pain will receive either real or sham treatment for 10 se…

This study tests whether a 10-week virtual exercise program can reduce nerve pain and improve daily activities in cancer survivors who have persistent nerve damage from chemotherapy. About 240 participants will either receive the program or usual care. The program includes person…

This study tests whether using cold wraps plus compression (cryocompression) on hands and feet during chemotherapy can reduce nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with gynecologic cancer. About 190 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either cryocompression…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors. About 19 women who have persistent pain after chemo will receive…

This study tests an injected drug called Halneuron to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 240 adults who have nerve pain from platinum or taxane chemo will receive either Halneuron or a placebo shot. The goal is to measure pain relief, sleep, fati…

This small pilot study tests whether using a hand-held vibration device for just 3 minutes each day can safely reduce nerve pain and numbness in the hands caused by chemotherapy. Sixteen adults who finished chemotherapy at least 60 days ago will try the therapy at home. The main …

This pilot study is testing whether a commercially available CBG/CBD oil is safe and can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by platinum-based chemotherapy. Twelve adults with gastrointestinal cancers who have completed chemotherapy will take the oil under the t…

This study tests whether a mobile app can teach family caregivers safe massage techniques to help cancer survivors with long-term nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. About 300 participants (survivors and their caregivers) will use the app at home. The goal is to reduc…

This pilot study tests whether Tai Chi, alpha-lipoic acid supplements, and acupuncture can help ease chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain, numbness, tingling) in people with gastrointestinal cancer. About 60 participants will try one or more of these approaches …

This study tests a device that cools and squeezes the arms and legs during chemotherapy to prevent nerve damage, which can cause numbness, tingling, and pain. Fifty adults with breast or gynecologic cancer receiving taxane chemo will wear the device during infusions. Researchers …

This phase 3 trial compares a capsaicin patch (applied once) to the daily pill duloxetine for treating painful nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. About 274 people whose nerve pain persists at least a month after chemo will be randomly assigned to one treatment. The goal is to s…

This study tests a gel called VMD-3866 for pain from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is applied to the skin and works by blocking pain signals in nerves. The trial includes 16 adults with stable CIPN pain for at least 3 months. Researchers compare the gel to…

This study is testing whether a 12-week supervised cycling program can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in 30 adults who have had chemotherapy for cancer. Participants will ride a stationary bike twice a week for up to an hour. The main goal is to see if people find …

This study tests whether daily symptom reporting via an app, website, or phone, plus follow-up calls from a nurse practitioner, can better manage chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). 422 adults who have completed certain chemotherapies will track symptoms fo…

This study explores whether acupuncture can reduce nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy in people with gynecologic, urologic, or rectal cancers. About 75 participants will be randomly assigned to receive real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or usual care for 6 weeks. The…

This small study at MD Anderson tests whether peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) can reduce pain from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Ten adults with chronic leg pain from past chemo will receive PNS, where thin wires are placed under the skin near nerves to de…

This study tests a new approach for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — nerve pain, numbness, or tingling after cancer treatment. Instead of real needles, participants watch a video of acupuncture being applied and imagine it is happening to them. The trial will e…

This study tests whether spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN causes numbness, tingling, and pain, often in the hands and feet. Researchers will follow 20 adults who have h…

This study tests whether a 12-week virtual tai chi program is practical and acceptable for cancer survivors with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which causes pain, numbness, and balance problems. Researchers plan to enroll 21 participants who have completed che…

This study tests whether taking two dietary supplements (PEA and Scutellaria) along with a structured exercise program can reduce nerve pain and damage caused by chemotherapy. About 40 adult cancer survivors who have nerve pain will be followed for 60 days. The goal is to see if …

This study is testing whether a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with nerve damage from chemotherapy. The device automatically adjusts stimulation based on nerve responses. Twenty adults with persistent pain will be followed…

This study tests whether using a frozen glove plus a tight surgical glove on one hand works better than a frozen glove alone to prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. About 60 women with early-stage breast cancer will be enrolled, each acting as their ow…

This study tests whether compounds from cannabis (CBD and THC) can reduce chronic nerve pain, tingling, and numbness caused by chemotherapy in breast and colon cancer survivors. About 120 people will take part and report their symptoms over 12 weeks. The goal is to find a better …

This study tests whether adapted Argentine Tango dancing can reduce nerve damage symptoms caused by breast cancer chemotherapy. About 140 survivors who completed taxane-based chemo at least 3 months ago will take 16 dance sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in…

This study tests whether adding ozone therapy to standard care can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. 42 adults with cancer and persistent nerve pain will receive either ozone or oxygen gas via rectal insufflation for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if pain and quality o…

This study follows 105 adults with chronic pain, nerve damage, or slow wound healing from cancer treatments. They receive ozone therapy as an add-on to their usual care. Researchers track changes in quality of life, anxiety, and depression to see if ozone therapy helps.

This study looks at how cancer treatments can cause nerve pain. Researchers will use simple tests, like checking how you feel heat, cold, and touch, along with small skin samples, to understand why this pain happens. The goal is to find better ways to measure and eventually treat…

This study looks at people with long-term nerve pain caused by taxane chemotherapy. It compares two groups: one using capsaicin 8% patches (made from chili peppers) and another receiving standard pain treatments. The goal is to see if the patches help small nerve fibers in the fe…

This study looks at how certain substances applied to the skin affect blood flow in people with nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and patients to better understand the pain. The goal is to learn more about the condition, not to test a …

This study is testing whether tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 120 adults with various cancers who are receiving specific chemo drugs. Participants give blood samples and answer qu…

This study looks at how nerves are affected in people who develop nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. Researchers will use a special test to measure nerve activity and compare it to normal nerves. The goal is to better understand this side effect and find early war…

This study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…

This study aims to create a simple, objective test to detect nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine in children and teens. Researchers will use a new device to measure nerve function and compare it to standard assessments. The goal is to help doctors adjust chem…

This study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…

This study looks at whether measuring big toe strength can help doctors understand nerve damage caused by chemotherapy (called CIPN). Researchers will compare 30 people with CIPN to healthy adults using a special device called ToeScale. Participants will also answer questionnaire…

This study is collecting nerve samples and biofluids from 400 people with ALS or peripheral neuropathies to find biological markers for early diagnosis and disease tracking. By analyzing individual cells, researchers hope to identify molecular changes that happen before symptoms …

This study is looking for a way to predict which breast cancer patients will develop nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) from the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Researchers will measure a protein called NFL in the blood after the first round of chemo to see if high levels can ide…

This study looks at how nerve damage from cancer treatment affects a person's risk of falling and their quality of life. Researchers will test balance, thinking, and the ability to do two things at once (like walking while texting) in 40 adults with chemotherapy-related periphera…