Which Pre-Med regimen best stops paclitaxel allergic reactions?

NCT ID NCT03598426

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested three different methods to prevent allergic reactions in breast and gynecologic cancer patients receiving the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel. 90 adult women were randomly assigned to receive either oral dexamethasone before treatment, intravenous dexamethasone just before treatment, or a combination of both. The goal was to find the most effective way to reduce allergic reactions during the first few cycles of chemotherapy.

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Locations

  • Loma Linda University Cancer Center

    Loma Linda, California, 92354, United States

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