Helping foot nerve pain from chemo with shoe inserts
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether special shoe inserts can reduce foot pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may help you feel better and walk more easily.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer and have had chemotherapy with a drug called taxane.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can understand and read Swedish.
- You can walk on your own or with a walker or cane.
- You have moderate to severe foot pain or numbness from chemotherapy after finishing treatment.
- You have not had both legs amputated above the knee and do not have another nerve problem affecting your feet.
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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