Scientists probe the physical roots of chemotherapy pain

NCT ID NCT00515060

Summary

This study aims to test whether specific sensory tests and skin biopsies can reliably measure nerve pain caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Researchers will enroll 450 people, including cancer patients with treatment-related pain, those starting treatment, and healthy volunteers for comparison. The goal is to understand the physical cause of the pain, not to provide a treatment.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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