Clinical Research Directory

Trial of a Virtual Exercise-based Rehabilitation Program to Treat Persistent Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the EX-CIPN program in reducing the strength of CIPN symptoms and CIPN-related disability and improving the ability to complete everyday activities. This will be done by determining whether it is better to receive the EX-CIPN program or better to receive no additional intervention. To do this, some of the participants in this study will get EX-CIPN and others will receive usual care. Those who receive usual care will be offered EX-CIPN upon study completion. The main question it aims to answer is: • Is EX-CIPN effective in improving CIPN symptoms for cancer survivors experiencing persistent CIPN? Participants in both study groups will be asked to: • Complete assessments at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 3-months post-intervention Participants in the EX-CIPN group will be asked to: * Complete an additional aassessment at 6-months post-intervention * Complete a 10-week remote, individualized exercise program * Receive health coaching calls on weeks 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 of the intervention * Wear a FitBit throughout the study to track physical activity and promote behaviour change

Relationship Between Great Toe Strength And Symptoms of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Great Toe Strength (GTS) is a potential clinical biomarker that has been associated with functional mobility and health; Additionally, GTS has been identified in the literature as one of the early symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). The purpose of this research study is to evaluate GTS in individuals with CIPN and healthy adults using ToeScale and see how it relates to nerve issues from chemotherapy. Additionally, we aim to assess the usability of the novel GTS assessment device, ToeScale among the participants. As a part of this study visit, you will complete some questionnaires followed by GTS and balance and gait assessments.

Acupuncture and Compression for the Prevention of CIPN in Breast Cancer Patients

As a core component of comprehensive breast cancer treatment, chemotherapy frequently induces chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), particularly with taxane-based agents. The incidence of CIPN reaches 68.1% within the first month of chemotherapy, and over 30% of patients experience persistent symptoms for more than 6 months. The resulting sensorimotor dysfunction significantly impairs patients' quality of life, necessitates dose reduction or treatment discontinuation, and ultimately affects survival outcomes. Currently, no prophylactic pharmacological or non-pharmacological interventions have received Grade I recommendations in domestic or international guidelines and expert consensuses. The compression therapy demonstrated definite preventive value in the POLAR trial. Its low cost and high tolerability confer substantial clinical applicability, earning it a Grade III recommendation in ESMO guidelines. Meanwhile, single-arm trials of acupuncture have reported a 51.2% symptom relief rate and a trend toward reduced high-grade CIPN. As non-pharmacological interventions, acupuncture and compression therapy hold complementary potential in preventing taxane-induced CIPN: compression therapy locally blocks drug exposure, while acupuncture systemically regulates neural function.However, three core challenges persist in the current research field: insufficient evidence quality for single-intervention strategies, lack of systematic evaluation of combined interventions, and the absence of risk-stratified prevention models. To address these gaps, this study aims to conduct a prospective randomized controlled trial to concurrently evaluate the preventive efficacy of compression therapy, acupuncture, and their combination for taxane-induced CIPN. The goal is to provide high-level evidence-based medicine to support the development of individualized prevention strategies.

Use of PEA and Scutellaria in Synergy With Therapeutic Exercise in Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN): a Clinical Trial

This study aims to find out if taking specific dietary supplements (PEA and Scutellaria) along with therapeutic exercise can help reduce nerve pain and damage caused by chemotherapy. Many cancer patients experience nerve-related side effects from chemotherapy, which can significantly impact their quality of life. The study will observe patients who use these supplements and exercises to see if they can effectively manage and improve their nerve health and reduce pain.

GM1 Prophylaxis for Nab-paclitaxel-associated Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) in Patients With Breast Cancer

This study is a randomized, double-blind, multicenter, placebo-controlled phase III clinical trial, aiming to evaluate the efficacy and safety of GM1 in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in breast cancer patients treated with Albumin-paclitaxel chemotherapy regimen.

Effect of Adding Electroacupuncture to Anti-cancer Therapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

This study is being done to evaluate the potential benefits of using electroacupuncture to reduce the severity of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy for patients with peripheral neuropathy after chemotherapy.

AK135 in Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

A Phase I open label, dose-escalation and expansion study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary efficacy of AK135 for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with malignant tumor