Study reveals hidden toll of chemo on hands: grip strength and quality of life under the microscope
NCT ID NCT07203066
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how nerve damage from the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin affects hand function, grip strength, and quality of life in 103 colorectal cancer patients. Researchers measured hand and finger strength, dexterity, and daily living abilities using standard tests and questionnaires. The goal is to help doctors better understand and manage these side effects.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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103 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
colorectal cancer patients who received oxaliplatin based chemotherapy
- Ages
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20 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Receiving chemotherapy due to a diagnosis of locally advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer, * Having received at least 3 cycles of single or combined oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy, * Aged 20 years or older, * No speech or hearing impairments, * Voluntary participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Development of peripheral neuropathy due to causes other than chemotherapy (e.g., tumor compression, nutritional disorders, infections, or major systemic diseases such as diabetes mellitus), * Presence of mental or cooperation problems.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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