Simple glove trick may shield breast cancer patients from chemo nerve pain
NCT ID NCT05771974
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wearing two layers of surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 104 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear the gloves or not. Researchers will compare changes in nerve pain and function between the two groups using patient questionnaires.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical gloves (compression therapy)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost method could help prevent painful nerve damage from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 104 participants. The results may not apply to all patients, and the gloves might not provide meaningful protection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Incheon, Bupyeong, 21431, South Korea