Probiotics to prevent nerve damage from colon cancer chemo
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can reduce nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage III colon cancer. If you are starting chemo soon, this study may help protect your nerves.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older with stage III colon cancer that was fully removed by surgery.
- You are about to start chemotherapy with oxaliplatin (FOLFOX or XELOX).
- You must be in good overall health (able to do daily activities with little or no help).
- You cannot have any nerve damage or take medicines for nerve pain now.
- You haven't taken probiotics or antibiotics in the last month.
- You agree to give blood and stool samples for research.
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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