Chinese herbal hand-foot soak for chemo side effects
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This trial tests a traditional Chinese medicine hand-foot soak to help with painful side effects of cancer treatment, like hand-foot syndrome and nerve damage in hands or feet. If it works, it could make daily activities more comfortable and improve your quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a confirmed cancer diagnosis, like digestive tract, lung, or breast cancer
- You have had anti-cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or targeted therapy
- You currently have hand-foot syndrome or nerve damage from treatment (like numbness or tingling in hands or feet)
- You agree to stop any other traditional Chinese medicine for at least 2 weeks before starting
- You are willing to follow the study schedule for check-ups and reporting any side effects
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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