Hot pack treatment for nerve pain from chemo
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests if a traditional Chinese medicine hot pack can help reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy drugs like platinum and paclitaxel. It also looks at how to best care for patients during this treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are about to get chemotherapy with platinum and paclitaxel for the first time.
- Your doctor expects you to live with your tumor for at least 1 more year.
- You are not allergic to platinum, paclitaxel, or herbal medicine ingredients.
- You do not have diabetes, Raynaud's syndrome, or nerve disorders.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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