Chemotherapy-induced toxicity

This study tests whether avatrombopag, a pill that boosts platelet production, can help people with gastrointestinal cancer who develop low platelets from chemotherapy. About 60 participants will receive either avatrombopag or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug can raise p…

This study looks at whether using a high-efficiency air filter in the bedroom overnight can reduce inflammation and heart-related risks in adult cancer survivors living in highly polluted areas. Ten participants will each try both filtered and unfiltered air for two-week periods,…

This study looked at whether using a blood test (NTproBNP) to guide heart-protecting medications can safely prevent heart damage in people with breast cancer or lymphoma receiving anthracycline chemotherapy. About 108 adults participated, and researchers measured how many joined,…

This study tested a chemotherapy drug called trifluridine/tipiracil in 52 women with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had already been treated with other chemotherapies. The goal was to see if the drug could slow cancer growth and improve quality of life. Th…

This completed Phase 2 trial tested whether a special DNA-based test could predict how well patients with stomach or rectal cancer respond to immunotherapy (tislelizumab) combined with chemotherapy and/or radiation. 189 adults with advanced cancer participated. The goal was to se…

This study tested a drug called romiplostim in 165 adults with gastrointestinal, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer who were receiving chemotherapy. The goal was to see if romiplostim could prevent low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia) that often force doctors to delay or reduce c…

This early-phase study tested whether the heart medication carvedilol could safely protect breast cancer patients from heart damage caused by chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin and trastuzumab. 68 women with early-stage breast cancer were assigned to either receive carvedilol or…

This study looked at whether giving different doses of magnesium can help prevent kidney damage caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. 100 people with head and neck cancer took part. Researchers compared three groups receiving 1, 2, or 3 grams of magnesium to find the best pr…

This trial tests whether immersive virtual reality or relaxing nature videos can reduce symptom severity, distress, and improve quality of life in people with lung cancer who are starting chemotherapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality…

This study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…

This study is testing whether squeezing a stress ball during chemotherapy can help reduce nausea, anxiety, and fatigue in people with stomach cancer. About 52 adults will take part. Researchers will measure their symptoms during treatment to see if this simple, drug-free tool mak…

This study tested whether coloring mandala patterns can reduce nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and improve psychological well-being in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 85 patients were split into a coloring group and a control group. The coloring session lasted 20-30 minute…

This study tested whether using less dexamethasone (a steroid) along with two other anti-nausea drugs (NEPA and olanzapine) works as well as the standard full-dose steroid approach. 644 adults receiving strong chemotherapy were enrolled. The goal was to see if the reduced-steroid…

This study tested whether using a low-frequency laser on an acupuncture point (P6) can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children aged 2 to 20. The 30 participants received the laser treatment alongside standard anti-nausea drugs. The goal was to see if a…

This pilot study tested a smartphone app that lets breast cancer patients on oral chemotherapy report side effects and get basic advice. Hospital pharmacists were alerted when needed. The goal was to see if the app could improve monitoring and reduce phone calls. Only 28 patients…

This phase 3 trial tested whether a new drug called APF530, given as a shot under the skin, works better than the standard drug ondansetron for preventing nausea and vomiting after strong chemotherapy. About 942 cancer patients took part. The study compared both drugs when combin…

This study tested whether pentoxifylline, a drug used for blood flow problems, can protect the kidneys from damage caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. 90 adults receiving cisplatin for the first time took part. Researchers measured kidney injury usi…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality glasses to visit a museum during chemotherapy could help reduce pain, fatigue, and anxiety. 64 patients were split into two groups: one received routine care, while the other also took a 20-minute virtual museum tour each week for…

This study tested whether taking Coenzyme Q10, a natural antioxidant, can help prevent or reduce side effects from chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Forty women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and about to start chemotherapy took either Coenzyme Q10 or a placebo. Researc…

This study tested whether inhaling geranium essential oil during chemotherapy can reduce pain and blood pressure in cancer patients. 90 Indonesian patients under 65 with normal weight took part. The treatment group breathed in geranium oil for 15 minutes during chemo, while the c…

This study tested whether inhaling geranium essential oil can reduce nausea and vomiting in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 90 participants were randomly assigned to either inhale geranium oil during chemo or receive no aromatherapy. Nausea and vomiting were measured befo…

This study tested if the drug Akynzeo can prevent nausea and vomiting in cancer patients getting moderate chemotherapy who are at high risk based on a special prediction tool. Over 400 adults took part. The goal was to see if Akynzeo works better than standard care over three rou…

This study tested Sujok therapy, a technique where seeds are placed on specific points on the hands, to see if it reduces pain and anxiety in cancer patients getting a port catheter for chemotherapy. 90 patients were split into three groups: one received real Sujok, one received …

This study tested a new medicine called QLM2010 to see if it can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. 665 adults with solid tumors who had never had chemo before took part. The goal was to see if QLM2010 works better than current standard drugs at stopping v…

This study tested whether a special MRI scan (31P-MRS) can detect early signs of damage to heart and muscle cells caused by chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. Twelve cancer patients scheduled for chemo underwent three scans over time. The goal was to see if the scan could measu…

This study looked at whether exercise training can improve physical capacity and heart function in adults who survived Hodgkin lymphoma after chemotherapy and chest radiation. Forty survivors took part in fitness tests and heart monitoring. The goal was to see if exercise could r…

This study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…

This study looked at whether two simple frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients receiving standard chemotherapy and checked their frailty, nutr…

This study tested whether a machine learning model could predict kidney injury caused by platinum chemotherapy more accurately than doctors. Researchers followed 77 cancer patients receiving cisplatin or carboplatin, tracking their kidney function over time. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at how chemotherapy impacts the quality of life of women treated for stage II or III endometrial cancer. Researchers asked 51 patients to fill out questionnaires about their physical, emotional, and social well-being at least two years after finishing treatment.…

This study measured blood flow in the skin of 62 people, including cancer patients who received 5-FU chemotherapy, those on other treatments, cancer survivors, and healthy controls. Researchers used a non-invasive laser sensor to see how small blood vessels responded to substance…

This study looked at how anthracycline-based chemotherapy affects blood vessel health and blood pressure control in 60 people with breast cancer or lymphoma. Researchers measured artery stiffness, blood flow, and skin blood vessel responses. The goal is to understand why cancer s…