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The Effect of Cryocompression on Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy for Gynecological Cancer
Sponsor: Mersin University
Summary
Study Design: This study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled experimental study aiming to determine the effect of cryocompression therapy, applied during chemotherapy, on peripheral neuropathy symptoms in women with gynecologic cancers. Research Hypotheses: * H₀: Cryocompression therapy has no effect on peripheral neuropathy. * H₁: Cryocompression therapy has an effect on peripheral neuropathy. Study Population: The study population will consist of women over the age of 18 living in Mersin, Türkiye, who are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer and undergoing chemotherapy between August 10 and December 31, 2025.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2025-08-10
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-08-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
cryocompression
Cryocompression induces vasoconstriction in the applied area, thereby reducing blood flow. As a result, the delivery of the chemotherapeutic agent to peripheral nerves is limited, and it is aimed to protect nerve tissue from toxic effects. At the same time, low temperature slows down nerve conduction and cellular metabolism, helping to prevent damage to nerve cells. 30 minutes after the start of the paclitaxel infusion, cryocompression will be applied using ice gel gloves for the hands and socks for the feet, lasting 30 minutes. After paclitaxel ends, carboplatin will be infused intravenously in 250 cc isotonic solution over 1 hour. Cryocompression will again be applied 30 minutes after the start of the carboplatin infusion using the same method, for 30 minutes. This intervention will be performed weekly during each cycle of the 6-week carboplatin/paclitaxel protocol, for a total of 60 minutes per session.