Simple socks and gloves may shield cancer patients from Chemo's nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07464769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether wearing tight compression garments on hands and feet during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by taxane or oxaliplatin drugs. About 358 breast and colorectal cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear compression garments or not. Researchers will track nerve symptoms during treatment and for up to 5 years after.
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Active substance
compression garments (class 2)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to prevent painful nerve damage from chemotherapy, helping cancer patients maintain quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The effect may be small or not last long-term.
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Linköping University
Jönköping, Sweden