Peripheral Neuropathy Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• You must be willing to sign a consent form agreeing to take part in the study
• You must be 18 years old or older at the time of signing the consent form
• You must have been diagnosed with a solid tumour (such as breast cancer or lung cancer)
• You must be scheduled to receive a chemotherapy drug called paclitaxel, given through a drip (IV), once every 3 weeks

Who may not be able to join:

• You have previously received certain chemotherapy drugs (such as taxane-based, platinum-based, or anti-microtubule drugs) that are known to cause nerve damage
• You have a history of nerve damage or nerve-related problems (called neuropathy)
• You have a history of carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition causing numbness or tingling in the hand and wrist)
• You have a history of allergic reactions to latex or gloves
• You are currently receiving any treatments that may help nerve-related conditions, such as certain medications (for example amitriptyline, gabapentin), supplements, acupuncture, cold therapy, or exercise therapy
• You have a history of Raynaud's phenomenon (a condition where fingers and toes change colour and feel numb in the cold)
• You have wounds or large scars on your hands
• You are currently pregnant or breastfeeding
• You have poorly controlled diabetes, shown by a blood sugar level measurement called HbA1c being above 6.5 (confirm with trial site)

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.