Could a pair of gloves stop Chemo's painful side effect?

NCT ID NCT07504770

Not yet recruiting Prevention Sponsor: Necmettin Erbakan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a simple idea: wearing tight surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy might prevent nerve damage in the hands. About 84 breast cancer patients will be randomly assigned to either wear the gloves during treatment or receive standard care. Researchers will then compare how many develop hand numbness, tingling, or pain, and how it affects their daily life.

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
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful nerve damage in the hands during chemotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 84 people. The effect may be small or not work at all, and the tight gloves might be uncomfortable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm chemotherapy-induced neuropathy prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER PACLITAXEL-INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY SURGICAL GLOVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Konya, Meram, 42060, Turkey (Türkiye)

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