The goal of this study is to examine the effect of cooling on neuropathy in the hands of patients who are treated with Paclitaxel, Docetaxel en Oxaliplatin. Patients who will be included in the study are those who start with chemotherapy. The…
ID
Source
Brief title
Condition
- Peripheral neuropathies
Synonym
Research involving
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Neuropathy in the hands.
Secondary outcome
Not relevant.
Background summary
Even after a lot off investigation there still isn't a good prophylaxis found
for neuropathy due to chemotherapy.
There is no literature availible about the influence of cooling on
polyneuropathy.
Study objective
The goal of this study is to examine the effect of cooling on neuropathy in the
hands of patients who are treated with Paclitaxel, Docetaxel en Oxaliplatin.
Patients who will be included in the study are those who start with
chemotherapy. The preventive effect of cooling on neuropathy will be evaluated.
Study design
Control study, one hand will bij cooled using a Frozen Glove, the other hand is
the control. Two questionnaires will be used to examine the seriousness of the
neuropathy. We will use the CINQ and the FACT/GOG/Ntx.
Intervention
Apply the frozen glove during chemotherapy.
Study burden and risks
Not relevant.
De Run 4600
5504 DB Veldhoven
Nederland
De Run 4600
5504 DB Veldhoven
Nederland
Listed location countries
Age
Inclusion criteria
Chemotherapy treatment with paclitaxel, docetaxel or oxaliplatin
Exclusion criteria
Rheumatic Artritis
Raynaud syndrom
Previous treatment with neurotoxic cytostatics
Design
Recruitment
Followed up by the following (possibly more current) registration
No registrations found.
Other (possibly less up-to-date) registrations in this register
No registrations found.
In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL29866.015.09 |