Sensory boost helps cancer patients stay steady

NCT ID NCT07027215

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

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 feedback showed better balance and foot sensitivity compared to those who only did standard exercises.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

physical therapy with augmented sensory feedback (intermittent pneumatic compression, balance exercises, PNF technique)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a better way to help cancer survivors with nerve damage improve their balance and reduce falls.

What could go wrong

This was a small, completed study with only 40 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The improvements seen may not hold up in larger, more diverse groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy South Valley University

    Luxor, Qena Governorate, Egypt