Cherry juice tested as shield against chemo nerve pain
NCT ID NCT06268665
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether drinking tart cherry juice can prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in breast and ovarian cancer patients. About 86 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of the juice during their 12-week chemotherapy. The study aims to see if the supplement reduces neuropathy symptoms like numbness, tingling, or pain.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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 during chemotherapy.
- 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 neuropathy, and high doses could cause stomach upset.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95827, United States
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