CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

This study tested a new, simple device that measures skin conductance to diagnose nerve damage in children after chemotherapy. The tool is non-invasive and easy to use, aiming to detect problems earlier than current methods. 55 children aged 5-17 who received neurotoxic chemother…

This study tested whether omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with colorectal or pancreatic cancer. 46 patients were given omeprazole alongside their chemo to see if it reduced painful nerve symptoms. …

This small study looked at whether 10 sessions of electro-acupuncture (acupuncture with mild electric pulses) could help people with nerve pain or numbness from chemotherapy. Twenty adults who had finished certain chemo drugs at least 3 months earlier took part. The main goal was…

This study tested a CBD cream against a placebo cream to see if it could reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet caused by chemotherapy. Forty adults with cancer who had moderate to severe nerve pain used the cream daily for four weeks. The goal was to fin…

This study tested whether acupuncture can help prevent or lessen nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with early-stage breast cancer. 89 participants received either acupuncture or relaxation exercises during their chemo treatment. The goal was to s…

This study tested a special nutritional supplement (containing vitamins, minerals, and other natural ingredients) in 71 cancer patients receiving chemotherapy with platinum or taxane drugs. The goal was to see if it could reduce nerve pain and damage, a common side effect. Partic…

This study tested if injecting a patient's own concentrated platelets (PRP) near damaged nerves can reduce pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy. 62 cancer patients with confirmed nerve damage received the treatment. The goal was to see if this approach safely improves symptom…

This study looked at whether using a smartphone app to track symptoms remotely can help identify cancer patients at risk of falling due to chemotherapy-induced nerve damage. Twelve adults starting chemotherapy with drugs like paclitaxel or oxaliplatin participated. The goal was t…

This study looked at 467 adults who had childhood leukemia and were treated with a drug called vincristine. The goal was to find out how many still have nerve damage (tingling, numbness, or pain) years later. Researchers used a questionnaire to measure symptoms. The study does no…