Chinese medicine foot soak for nerve pain and hand-foot syndrome
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This trial tests if a traditional Chinese herbal foot soak can help with nerve pain and hand-foot skin reactions caused by cancer treatments like chemotherapy. It may offer a soothing option for managing these side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have a diagnosed cancer (like digestive tract, lung, or breast cancer)
- You've had chemotherapy or targeted therapy that caused hand-foot syndrome or nerve pain
- You are willing to use a traditional Chinese medicine foot soak or continue your current treatment
- You can attend follow-up visits to check how you're doing
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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