Balance boot camp for chemo nerve damage?
NCT ID NCT07368439
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if a special balance training program can help cancer patients who have numbness, tingling, and walking problems caused by chemotherapy. 70 adults aged 30-60 with breast, rectal, or stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus feedback-based balance training twice a week for four weeks. The goal is to see if the extra training improves balance and walking ability.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 70 people
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- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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30 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 30 to 60 years Diagnosed with breast, rectal, or stomach cancer History of treatment with neurotoxic chemotherapy Presence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy as indicated by an EORTC CIPN20 total score of 24 or higher Ability to walk independently for at least 6 meters, with or without an assistive device Medically stable and able to participate in physiotherapy Exclusion Criteria: * Peripheral neuropathy due to causes other than chemotherapy (e.g., diabetes mellitus) History of neurological disorders affecting balance or gait (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease) Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting balance or lower limb function Active foot ulcers, infections, or soft tissue injuries Severe visual impairment affecting balance Any medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, would interfere with safe participation
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Locations
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King Edward Medical University, Lahore
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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