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This proof-of-concept study evaluated the effect of Trimetazidine on the incidence of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with breast cancer.


Clinical Trial Description

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a major adverse effect of many commonly used chemotherapeutic agents that greatly affect patient quality of life. Paclitaxel (PTX), one of the main neurotoxic classes of anticancer drugs, is used to treat several types of solid tumors, including breast cancer. Development of PTX-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN) during cancer treatment requires dose reduction limiting its clinical benefits. The only currently recognized prophylactic measure for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is monitoring for pre-existing neuropathies and then the early detection of clinical symptoms of neuropathy in subjects undergoing neurotoxic chemotherapy treatment. Preclinical data has shown that the neuroprotective effect of trimetazidine (TMZ) can attenuate PIPN. TMZ has preclinical evidence about its preventive capacity against peripheral neuropathy. Which represents a possible prophylactic strategy for attenuating PIPN. TMZ is commercially available in various preparations that are relatively affordable and well-tolerated, making it a valid candidate for clinical evaluation. ;


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms

  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
  • Peripheral Neuropathy Due to Chemotherapy

NCT number NCT06459193
Study type Interventional
Source Minia University
Contact Asmaa Najm Iqbal Ahmed, Demonstrator
Phone +201091965003
Email asmaa.najm98@gmail.com
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 1/Phase 2
Start date June 16, 2024
Completion date November 30, 2024

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