Simple glove trick may shield nerves during chemo

NCT ID NCT07169864

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether wearing a tight surgical glove on one hand during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. 44 participants will wear a smaller glove on their dominant hand during each chemo session, while the other hand serves as a comparison. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost technique reduces numbness, tingling, and pain.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

surgical glove compression technique

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, cheap way to prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in breast cancer patients.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early exploratory study with only 44 participants. The technique may not work or could be uncomfortable. Results may not apply to other chemotherapy types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm chemotherapy-induced neuropathy prevention target

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiaotong University

    Shanghai, 200127, China

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