Hand-foot syndrome

MONDO:0700048

A condition characterized by redness, pain, swelling, and tingling in the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. It may appear as a side effect to chemotherapy agents.

Also known as: palmar-plantar erythrodysthesia

9 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 9 tagged with Hand-foot syndrome itself.

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Including sub-types (9) Tagged with Hand-foot syndrome (9)

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Vitamin B12 shows promise in preventing chemo side effect

Prevention Ongoing

This phase 3 trial tests whether mecobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) can prevent severe hand-foot syndrome in early breast cancer patients taking capecitabine. About 234 women will receive either mecobalamin or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vitamin reduces painful skin rea…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Prevention

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC

Hand-foot syndrome

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Vitamin B12 shows promise in preventing chemo side effect