Common supplement may shield cancer patients from nerve pain
NCT ID NCT07391163
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether taking N-Acetylcysteine before chemotherapy could reduce nerve damage in colorectal cancer patients receiving oxaliplatin. 46 participants received either N-Acetylcysteine or a placebo before each chemo session. The goal was to see if the supplement could lower the risk and severity of tingling, numbness, and pain in hands and feet.
What this could mean
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Active substance
N-Acetylcysteine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to prevent or reduce nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy, improving quality of life for cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The protective effect may be modest or not statistically significant.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Tanta University - Faculty of Medicine ,oncology department, Tanta university hospital.
Tanta, Egypt