Sesame oil, nitroglycerin ointment, or aloe vera gel for vein irritation
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying sesame oil, nitroglycerin ointment, or aloe vera gel to the skin can prevent vein irritation (phlebitis) caused by certain chemotherapy drugs given through a small tube in the arm. It may help reduce pain and swelling at the injection site.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older) of any gender.
- You are receiving chemotherapy with 5-fluorouracil or cisplatin through a small tube in your arm (peripheral IV).
- You have breast cancer or colon cancer.
- You do not already have vein irritation (phlebitis) at the injection site.
- You are not using a port or a central line for your chemotherapy.
- You are not receiving radiation therapy, immunotherapy, or palliative therapy, and you are not on certain other chemotherapy drugs (like antitumor antibiotics or plant alkaloids).
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