Status:

COMPLETED

Nerve Changes in Patients Who Are Undergoing Chemotherapy or Biological Therapy for Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Neurotoxicity

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Eligibility:

All Genders

21-85 years

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Learning about the effects of chemotherapy and biological therapy on nerve function may help doctors plan treatment and help patients live more comfortably. PURPOSE: This clinical trial is...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: * Determine the change in peripheral nerve function in cancer patients during and after treatment with chemotherapy or biologic therapy. * Determine the clinical measurement of hearing-re...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Histologically confirmed diagnosis of cancer
  • Scheduled to be treated with 1 of the following agents:
  • Cisplatin/paclitaxel combination
  • Biologic therapy with high-dose interferon alfa
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Normal vision OR vision corrected with glasses or contact lenses
  • No diseases or disorders reducing peripheral nerve function, including any of the following:
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Uremia
  • Spinal injuries
  • Alcoholism
  • CNS problems
  • No hearing impairment
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
  • No prior biologic therapy or neurotoxic chemotherapy

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    March 1 2005

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    August 1 2007

    Estimated Enrollment :

    15 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00281853

    Start Date

    March 1 2005

    End Date

    August 1 2007

    Last Update

    June 11 2010

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    Ireland Cancer Center at University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, United States, 44106-5065