Cooling therapy to prevent nerve damage from chemo
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if cooling sleeves and gloves during chemotherapy can help prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in people with gynecologic cancers. If you are receiving a common chemo drug called paclitaxel, this approach might reduce side effects like numbness or pain in your hands and feet.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with ovarian, cervical, endometrial, or a related gynecologic cancer.
- You plan to receive at least 6 cycles of paclitaxel chemotherapy, given every 3 weeks.
- You are healthy enough to carry out daily activities (ECOG performance status 0-1).
- You have not received cancer drugs in the past that are known to cause nerve damage.
- You do not already have peripheral neuropathy from causes like diabetes or fibromyalgia.
Quick eligibility check
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