Laser treatment for nerve pain after chemotherapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial looks at whether light (photobiomodulation) and laser-like therapy can reduce nerve pain in people who developed neuropathy after chemotherapy. If you match the chemotherapy and language requirements, you may be screened to see if this treatment is safe and helpful for your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You completed certain chemotherapy medicines (paclitaxel, docetaxel, oxaliplatin, cisplatin, vincristine, thalidomide, and/or bortezomib)
- You have been diagnosed with chemotherapy-related nerve pain (CIPN)
- You speak and can understand Dutch
- You agree to join by signing informed consent
- You should not have certain nerve-pain medicines at steady doses (like gabapentin, pregabalin, duloxetine, or venlafaxine)
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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