Blood test may tame Chemo's nerve damage

NCT ID NCT03987555

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 29, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether doctors can consistently measure the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in the blood of cancer patients. The goal is to see if adjusting the dose based on these levels could reduce nerve damage, a common and severe side effect. About 22 adults with various solid tumors will participate, and researchers will track how often blood samples are successfully collected.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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