Acupuncture for nerve pain after colon cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can relieve the nerve pain and tingling in the hands and feet that often occurs after treatment with oxaliplatin, a chemotherapy drug for gastrointestinal cancers. The study aims to help people manage this side effect and improve their daily comfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have had a gastrointestinal cancer (like colon, stomach, or pancreatic) and previously received oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy.
- Your last oxaliplatin treatment was at least 2 weeks ago.
- You currently have nerve pain or tingling in your hands or feet rated at least 4 out of 10 in severity.
- You are currently receiving or have recently completed other chemotherapy, but you must not be on any platinum-based or taxane-based drugs during the trial.
- You have not had acupuncture in the last 3 months and can understand French.
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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