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Light Therapy for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Led by Yale University · Updated on 2025-07-14
20
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
61 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
Y
Yale University
Lead Sponsor
R
Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The purpose of this study is to determine feasibility and acceptability of a six-week at-home light therapy protocol in childhood cancer survivors, to identify facilitators and barriers to implementing this intervention, and to measure signs and symptoms of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) at baseline and following completion of the at-home light therapy protocol.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Light Therapy for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Childhood Cancer Survivors
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- History of childhood cancer (diagnosed before 21 years of age)
- Current age 5 years or older
- History of exposure to vinca alkaloid, platinum, or other chemotherapy that can cause CIPN
- Presence of CIPN with a neuropathy score of 4 or higher on appropriate assessment depending on age
You will not qualify if you...
- Currently pregnant or lactating
- Unable to sit still for at least 15 minutes
- Neuropathy diagnosis before cancer treatment
- Active cancer diagnosis or cancerous skin lesion
- Central nervous system tumor
- Cancer lesion or open wound in the treatment area or any condition worsened by device use
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Yale New Haven Health Smilow York Street Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520
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2
Yale New Haven Health Park Avenue Medical Center
Trumbull, Connecticut, United States, 06611
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Research Team
R
Rozalyn Rodwin, MD
CONTACT
J
Jaime Rotatori, BSN, MS
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
1
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