Magnesium may ease nerve pain and sleep problems during chemotherapy
NCT ID NCT07346469
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether taking magnesium by mouth or soaking feet in a magnesium solution can help colorectal cancer patients who are on chemotherapy. The goal is to see if these simple treatments can reduce nerve damage (pain, tingling) and improve sleep quality. About 75 adults will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: magnesium pills, magnesium pills plus foot baths, or standard care. Researchers will track changes in magnesium levels, nerve symptoms, and sleep over several chemotherapy cycles.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 75 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2028
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Other sponsor
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20 years and older
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * a. Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer by pathology. * b. Age ≥ 20 years. * c. Conscious. * d. Able to communicate fluently in Mandarin and Taiwanese. * e. Patients who have received or are expected to begin chemotherapy (Oxaliplatin). Exclusion Criteria: * a. ECOG (Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group) ≥2 points. * b. Patients receiving intravenous nutrition. * c. Patients with pre-existing neuropathy. * d. Patients with skin wounds. * e. Patients with implanted pacemakers. * f. Patients with phenylketonuria. * g. Patients with diarrhea. * h. Patients with renal insufficiency. * i. Patients with hypermagnesemia. * j. Patients allergic to any of the ingredients
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Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
Kaohsiung City, Sanmin District, 807378, Taiwan
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