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Psychophysical Studies of Cancer Therapy Pain
Led by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Updated on 2025-12-30
450
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
1422 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
The Aim of this Study is to examine the feasibility of using quantitative sensory testing procedures, widely applied to the experimental study of sensory processing in humans both with and without various pain syndromes, to now characterize the psychophysical properties of neuropathic pain that has developed as a consequence of cancer therapy. Skin punch biopsies will be performed in patients with chemotherapy-induced pain to determine whether the impairment of nerve function is due to actual retraction or loss of innervation to the skin in areas affected by sensory disturbance.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Psychophysical Studies of Cancer Therapy Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Able to understand the study and provide signed consent
- Have pain caused by cancer therapy with vinca alkaloids, taxanes, bortezomib, thalidomide, platinum-based compounds, or radiation OR have no pain and are starting chemotherapy with these agents
- Healthy controls willing to participate with signed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who refuse or are unable to complete the study
- Healthy controls taking anticoagulants, or who are immunosuppressed or diabetic
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
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Research Team
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Patrick M. Dougherty, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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