Acupuncture to treat nerve pain from oxaliplatin chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can reduce nerve pain caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. It may help lessen symptoms like tingling, numbness, or burning that affect hands or feet.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older and willing to sign consent
- Have gastrointestinal solid cancer that has been treated with oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy
- Last oxaliplatin dose was more than 2 weeks ago
- Have ongoing nerve pain from oxaliplatin, with a symptom score of 4 or higher out of 10
- Be able to read and understand French and be covered by the French health system (PUMa)
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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