Brain zap may stop chemo nerve damage
NCT ID NCT06389721
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tracks how nerve pain from chemotherapy develops in breast cancer patients. It also tests a brain-stimulating device called a closed-loop brain-computer interface to see if it can prevent that pain. About 45 participants will be observed or receive the experimental stimulation.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 45 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion criteria: Objective 1 Inclusion criteria 1. Participants must have the ability to understand and read English, sign a written informed consent, and be willing to follow protocol requirements. 2. ECOG Performance Status of 0-2; 3. Willing to come to MD Anderson for the imaging sessions. 4. Are 18 years of age or above. 5. Have a diagnosis of breast cancer. 6. will receive chemotherapy including doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, docetaxel, or paclitaxel; Objective 2 Inclusion criteria: 1\) Inclusion criteria: Identical to Objective 1 and are willing to participate in the therapy sessions at their homes. Exclusion Criteria Objective 1 Exclusion criteria: 1. Participants who are taking any antipsychotic medications. 2. With active CNS disease, such as clinically evident metastases or leptomeningeal disease, dementia, or encephalopathy. 3. Have ever been diagnosed with bipolar disorder or schizophrenia. 4. Known, previously diagnosed peripheral neuropathy from any causes and 5. A history of head injury or who have known seizure activity. Objective 2 Exclusion criteria 1\) Same exclusion criteria as in Objective1. Medication usage will be tracked for patients in all groups. Once prescribed, participants must remain on a stable course of medications throughout the course of chemotherapy.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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