Ultrasound may spot chemo nerve damage early

NCT ID NCT03958747

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study tested whether ultrasound can detect nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin in people with gastrointestinal cancer. Twenty participants who had or were receiving oxaliplatin and had nerve symptoms were scanned. The goal was to see if ultrasound could measure nerve changes better than current methods, potentially leading to earlier diagnosis.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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