CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

This study tested a new, non-invasive tool that measures skin conductance to detect small nerve fiber damage in children undergoing chemotherapy. Nerve damage is a common and serious side effect of cancer treatment, but current tests are often painful or not suitable for children…

This study tested whether omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in 46 adults with colorectal or pancreatic cancer. Participants took omeprazole before and during chemotherapy cycles. The goal was to see if it redu…

This study tests a device that cools and compresses the arms and legs to see if it can prevent nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. The device is first tested in healthy volunteers to find the best temperature and pressure, then in cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel. The…

This study looked at how common nerve pain is in cancer patients getting chemotherapy and tested if a simple exercise program could help. 282 patients took part, and those who did supervised exercises for 21 days reported less nerve pain than those who got usual care. The results…

This study tested whether roasted nux vomica capsules can help with nerve pain caused by the chemotherapy drug bortezomib in multiple myeloma patients. Twenty-two participants took the capsules for six weeks while continuing their regular chemo. Researchers measured changes in ne…

This pilot study tested whether electro-acupuncture—a treatment that combines traditional acupuncture with mild electrical current—is practical and helpful for people with nerve pain and numbness from chemotherapy. Twenty cancer survivors who had completed chemotherapy at least t…

This study tested whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) near nerves can reduce pain and nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. 62 cancer patients with persistent nerve pain received PRP injections guided by ultrasound. Researchers measured pain levels and nerve function to s…

This study tested whether Pilates or Gyrotonic exercises can ease nerve pain and reduce fall risk in 100 cancer survivors who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. Participants did one of the two exercise programs. The goal was to see if these exercises improve symptoms like numbn…

This study tested whether acupuncture can help prevent or reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. 89 participants were split into two groups: one received acupuncture, the other watched nature videos and did relax…

This study tested a topical cannabidiol (CBD) cream against a placebo cream to see if it could reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy. Forty adults with moderate to severe chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) applied th…

This study tested a dietary supplement containing ingredients like palmitoylethanolamide, alpha lipoic acid, and several B vitamins to see if it could reduce nerve pain in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 71 newly diagnosed patients who had not yet started treatment took e…

This study looked at whether adding extra sensory feedback to physical therapy could improve balance and reduce fall risk in women with nerve damage from cancer treatment. Forty women who had recovered from breast cancer took part. The group that received the extra sensory feedba…

This pilot study tested whether sound acupuncture — using tuning forks on energy points instead of needles — can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. Forty adults with chemotherapy-induced neuropathy took part. Half received standard medical therapy alone, and half received …

This study tested whether group dance classes can improve balance and motivation in breast cancer survivors who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. Fifty-two survivors participated in either dance-based exercise or standard exercise for several weeks. The goal was to see if danc…

This study tested whether brief smartphone surveys can help detect early signs of fall risk in people receiving chemotherapy that can cause nerve damage. Twelve cancer patients used a mobile app to report symptoms like numbness or tingling in their legs. The goal was to see if pa…

This study looked at how common nerve damage is in adults who had vincristine chemotherapy for childhood leukemia. 467 survivors were assessed using a questionnaire about nerve symptoms. The goal was to understand how often and how severe this side effect is long after treatment …