Could simple education tame myeloma Treatment's harsh side effects?
NCT ID NCT07774988
First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether personalized education from a nurse can help people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma better handle side effects from the drug bortezomib. Participants receive either standard care or two one-on-one teaching sessions covering symptoms like nerve pain, fatigue, and nausea. The study tracks how severe these symptoms become over about two months to see if education makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Individualized nurse-delivered education program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this education program could become a standard part of care to help myeloma patients better manage treatment side effects and improve their quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and early, so results may not apply broadly. Education may not significantly reduce symptoms, and individual responses can vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Berna Türek Chemotherapy Center
İzmir, Istanbul, 34854, Turkey (Türkiye)
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