Status:

COMPLETED

Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy. Could Physical Therapy Help Treat Symptoms?

Lead Sponsor:

CancerCare Manitoba

Collaborating Sponsors:

University of Manitoba

Conditions:

Breast Cancer

Peripheral Neuropathy, Secondary to Drugs or Chemicals

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The cause of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) is still unknown. An estimated 55-60% of patients will experience lasting symptoms affecting function for years post-treatment. Physical ...

Detailed Description

A common side effect is chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN is a small fibre sensory neuropathy that develops in the hands/feet and worsens with increasing dose and duration of tre...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer undergoing regular docetaxel treatment either docetaxel-cyclophosphamide (TC) or 5FU-epirubicin-cyclophosphamide-docetaxel (FEC-D).
  • Patients that have not had chemotherapy in the past and do not have identified risk factors (listed below in the exclusion criteria).
  • All patients must be able to communicate in english or be able to have a translator present at all appointments.

Exclusion

  • Patients diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer or who have co-morbid conditions that are known to cause peripheral neuropathic symptoms, including previous chemotherapy, exposure to toxins (such as lead), Diabetes, Shingles, B12 deficiency, Alcoholism, Lyme disease, Syphilis, HIV, Hereditary disorders such as Charcot-Marie Tooth.
  • Patients not planned to receive Docetaxel therapy.
  • Patients who cannot communicate in English and unable to bring an interpreter will also be excluded.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 1 2014

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

November 1 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

61 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT02239601

Start Date

December 1 2014

End Date

November 1 2017

Last Update

October 9 2019

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Rehabilitation Hospital, Health Sciences Centre, 800 Sherbrook St

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A 1M4