Heartburn pill may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin. 46 adults with colorectal or pancreatic cancer took omeprazole alongside their chemo. Researchers measured nerve pain and damage using ques…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aya Mohamed Sadek Elsaid • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 26, 2026 20:00 UTC