New gel aims to stop painful side effect of chemotherapy

NCT ID NCT07457671

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tests a gel called TAR-0520 to prevent hand-foot syndrome, a painful skin reaction caused by the chemotherapy drug capecitabine. About 25 people with breast or colorectal cancer will apply the gel to their hands twice daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the gel is safe and reduces the severity of hand-foot syndrome, improving quality of life.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Instiut Paoli-Calmettes

    Marseille, 13009, France

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