Homeopathic shot may shield cancer patients from Chemo's nerve pain

NCT ID NCT04715542

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tests if a homeopathic medicine called Stibium metallicum praeparatum can prevent or reduce nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. Nerve damage is a common side effect that can cause pain, tingling, and numbness, often forcing patients to reduce or stop chemo. The trial will involve 120 breast cancer patients and compare the homeopathic treatment to a placebo.

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