Alpha-Lipoic Acid to Protect Kidneys During Cisplatin Cancer Treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether a supplement called alpha-lipoic acid can help protect your kidneys from damage caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy drug. If it works, it could reduce side effects and help you tolerate your cancer treatment better.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have been diagnosed with a solid tumor (cancer) confirmed by biopsy
- Your doctor plans to treat you with cisplatin chemotherapy at a standard dose
- Your kidneys are working normally (measured by creatinine and glomerular filtration rate tests)
- You are able to take care of yourself or need minimal help (ECOG performance status 0–2)
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and not allergic to alpha-lipoic acid
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