Walking and eating tips may ease chemo nerve pain
NCT ID NCT05452902
First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week home exercise program or nutrition education could reduce nerve damage caused by platinum chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. The trial was small and terminated early, so findings are preliminary. The goal was to gather data for a larger future study.
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University of Maryland Medical System
Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
exercise and nutrition education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to manage nerve pain from chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early with only 36 participants, so results are limited and may not be reliable. It is a small, early-stage study.
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