Light therapy to ease chemotherapy hand-foot skin reaction
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether a light-based therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain and skin irritation from hand-foot syndrome/hand-foot skin reaction in people getting chemotherapy or targeted medicines. It may help you heal sooner and feel more comfortable while treatment continues.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have cancer and you’re currently getting chemotherapy or a targeted pill/injection (like a TKI).
- You already have hand-foot syndrome or hand-foot skin reaction that is mild to moderate (grade 1–3).
- You can follow the study plan and attend visits.
- You can sign a consent form to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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