Hand and feet exercises for nerve damage from chemo
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether simple hand and feet exercises can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by taxane chemotherapy (a common treatment for solid tumors). If you're experiencing mild nerve symptoms, these exercises might help improve your comfort and daily function.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old
- You are currently receiving taxane-based chemotherapy (like paclitaxel or docetaxel) every other week
- You have mild nerve damage (grade 1) from chemo, with symptoms like numbness or tingling
- You do not have diabetes or other causes of nerve damage
- You do not have open skin sores, varicose veins, or recent hand/foot fractures
- You are not receiving radiation therapy
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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