Hand and foot baths for nerve pain from chemotherapy
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This study tests whether soaking your hands and feet in a special herbal bath can help relieve nerve pain, tingling, or numbness caused by chemotherapy for breast cancer. It may offer a simple, drug-free way to manage these side effects while you continue your treatment.
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Who can take part
- You have breast cancer that was confirmed by a biopsy.
- You have had nerve pain, tingling, or numbness (at least mild) after receiving a taxane chemotherapy drug, and you will continue this treatment for at least 2 more cycles.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are generally able to take care of yourself (ECOG score 0-1).
- Your blood counts and liver and kidney function are within acceptable ranges.
- You do not have other causes of nerve problems, such as diabetes, electrolyte imbalance, or nerve compression.
- You are not allergic to the herbal ingredients used in the bath.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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