Laser therapy for nerve pain after chemotherapy
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special laser treatment (photobiomodulation) to reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. If you have had nerve pain for at least 3 months after chemo and can attend twice-weekly sessions, this may help ease your pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have cancer (any type) and have nerve pain that started after chemotherapy and has lasted at least 3 months.
- Your nerve pain score is at least 4 on a standard neuropathy test (called DN4).
- You can come to the study center twice a week and sit still for 30 minutes.
- You do not have open wounds, ulcers, or tattoos on the areas to be treated (hands/feet).
- You are not currently taking a photosensitive medication or have certain eye conditions (like glaucoma or cataracts).
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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