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Fish oil may shield cancer patients from chemo nerve pain

NCT ID NCT05404230

Prevention Sponsor: Vejle Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking fish oil supplements can prevent nerve damage in the hands and feet caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in colorectal cancer patients. 120 participants will receive either fish oil or corn oil (placebo) during their treatment. The goal is to see if fish oil reduces the number of patients who develop painful nerve symptoms.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fish oil (polyunsaturated fatty acids)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful nerve damage from oxaliplatin chemotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 participants. The benefit may be small or not work at all, and fish oil supplements can cause mild side effects like fishy aftertaste or stomach upset.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2022

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histopathologically verified adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum and planned standard adjuvant treatment with capecitabine in combination with oxaliplatin. * ECOG performance status 0-2 (measurement of a patient's function in terms of self-care, daily activity and physical ability. * Written and orally informed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to speak, read, and understand Danish. * Previous treatment with neurotoxic chemotherapy. * Neurological (including neuropathy) or psychiatric disorders, diabetes or other significant medical conditions. * Alcohol or drug abuse. * Sensory disturbances in the feet * Spinal stenosis. * Vascular disease (Fontaine grade II or more). * Known allergy to fish, fish oil or corn oil * Fertile patients not willing to use effective methods of contraception during treatment or abstinence. * Daily intake of oil supplements and not willing to stop during the trial period. * Lack of consent to skin biopsy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm peripheral nervous system disorder peripheral neuropathy chemotherapy-induced neuropathy prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Colorectal cancer Peripheral neuropathy

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Oncology

    RECRUITING

    Sønderborg, Denmark

  • Department of Oncology, AAUH

    RECRUITING

    Aalborg, Denmark

  • Department of Oncology, AUH

    RECRUITING

    Aarhus, Denmark

  • Department of Oncology, Vejle Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Vejle, Denmark

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