Simple gloves may shield breast cancer patients from chemo nerve pain

NCT ID NCT05771974

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tests whether wearing surgical gloves during paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. About 104 people with stage II-III breast cancer will be randomly assigned to wear gloves or not. Researchers will compare changes in nerve pain and function between the two groups using patient questionnaires.

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Locations

  • Incheon St. Mary's Hospital

    Incheon, Bupyeong, 21431, South Korea

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