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Evaluation of the Efficacy of Compression With Tight Surgical Gloves in Patients With Taxane-based Therapy
Led by St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences · Updated on 2025-05-16
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
55 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences
Lead Sponsor
U
University of Zurich
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
In this study, the effect of compression therapy of the hands with tight surgical gloves to reduce peripheral neuropathy in adult patients during the application of taxanes will be evaluated.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Compression With Tight Surgical Gloves in Patients With Taxane-based Therapy
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Diagnosed with breast (mamma) or urogenital carcinoma
- Starting first treatment with taxanes (nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel)
- Signed informed consent to participate
- Sufficient proficiency in German or English to understand study procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Received other therapy that could cause peripheral neuropathy within the last 24 months (e.g., Taxane, Platin, Vinca alkaloids)
- History of neuropathy conditions such as Raynaud's phenomenon, fibromyalgia, or diabetic polyneuropathy
- Use of medications for polyneuropathy including duloxetine, gabapentin/pregabalin, topical amitriptyline, ketamine, baclofen, oral cannabinoids, tricyclic antidepressants, or ganglioside monosialic acid
- Cognitive impairment that prevents participation as assessed by caregivers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Hospital Zuerich
Zurich, Switzerland, 8091
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
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Anna Götz, PhD
CONTACT
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Antje Koller, PhD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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