Glutamine for preventing nerve damage from vincristine in children
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking glutamine (a natural amino acid supplement) can prevent nerve damage (such as numbness or tingling) caused by a chemotherapy drug called vincristine in children and teenagers with cancer. It aims to see if glutamine can reduce these side effects and improve quality of life during treatment.
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Who can take part
- Be between 6 and 18 years old
- Have a blood cancer or solid tumor (not a brain tumor)
- Be scheduled to receive vincristine chemotherapy at a total dose of about 6 mg per square meter of body size over 12 weeks
- Currently have little or no nerve-related symptoms like numbness or tingling
- Not have diabetes, muscle or nerve disorders, or severe nerve problems already
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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