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NCT02573766
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Neuromodulation as a Treatment for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center

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Summary

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if using a type of non-invasive therapy called neurofeedback training can help teach patients with peripheral neuropathy how to change their own brain waves to lower their perception of neuropathy and help improve their overall quality of life. Neurofeedback training is a type of therapy that uses an electroencephalograph (EEG) and a computer software program to measure brain wave activity. This is an investigational study. The equipment used for neurofeedback training is FDA approved and commercially available. Using neurofeedback equipment to teach patients ways to modify their own brain waves to lower the perception of symptoms and improve quality of life is considered investigational. Up to 99 participants over the age of 18 will take part in this study. All will be enrolled at MD Anderson.

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

18 Years - Any

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

91

Start Date

2015-10-01

Completion Date

2026-10-01

Last Updated

2025-10-14

Healthy Volunteers

No

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Neurofeedback Training

Neurofeedback Group + Sham Neurofeedback Group: Participants participate in sessions for a minimum of 2 treatments a week for a maximum of 10 weeks for a total of 20 sessions.

PROCEDURE

Electroencephalogram

Participants undergo an EEG at baseline, during each neurofeedback session, within 7 days of the conclusion of treatment, and again in one month. Standard of care group receives EEG at baseline, 1 week after neurofeedback group completes sessions, and again in one month.

BEHAVIORAL

Pain Scale

Participants in neurofeedback groups asked to rate their pain on a scale of 0 (no pain) to 10 (the worst pain) prior to each session of neurofeedback, and again at the conclusion of the session.

BEHAVIORAL

Questionnaires

Seven questionnaires regarding symptoms and quality of life completed at baseline, 1 week after neurofeedback sessions, and again in one month.

Locations (1)

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, United States