Electrical stimulation for nerve pain in children with leukemia
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This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation on acupoints can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It explores a non-drug treatment option for managing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
- You have received chemotherapy that can affect nerves.
- You have nerve pain or numbness rated at least 9 on a pediatric nerve symptom scale.
- You can speak and read Chinese.
- You do not have other serious nerve or muscle disorders, cancer in the brain, or a pacemaker.
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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