Cherry juice may shield nerves during chemo
NCT ID NCT06268665
First seen Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests whether drinking tart cherry juice can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in people with breast or ovarian cancer. Participants will drink either a high or low dose of the juice daily during their 12-week chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the juice reduces numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet.
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University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
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What this could mean
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Active substance
tart cherry juice
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, natural way to prevent painful nerve damage from chemotherapy, improving quality of life for cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 86 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The juice might not prevent nerve damage, and high doses could cause side effects like stomach upset.
Conditions
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