A Pilot Randomized Sham-Controlled Trial of MC5-A Calmare Therapy (Scrambler Therapy) in the Treatment of Chronic Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
The purpose of this study is to see if Scrambler Therapy with the Calmare MC5-A machine will relieve chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). Scrambler Therapy is a method of pain relief given with common electrocardiography (ECG) skin electrodes. The electrodes are placed on the body in pairs, and the Scrambler Therapy machine directs electrical signals across the field to simulate non-pain information. Based on other studies, we think that we relieve pain with the Scrambler therapy device, but it has not been tested in a setting such as this one. This means that some of the pain relief could be due to placebo effect, or the CIPN pain going away on its own. In this study we want to compare the Scrambler Therapy with the sham therapy (the therapy that does not use the electrical signals). We hope that this study will help us determine if the Scrambler device really helps patients with CIPN. Cancer patients with chronic, chemotherapy-related pain of 4 or more (on a 0-10 scale) for at least 3 months may be eligible to join this study.
NCT02111174 — Neuropathy
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/neuropathy/NCT02111174/
The Use of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Tens) in Reducing Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy Induced by Antineoplastic Chemotherapy
This study aims to investigate the effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in reducing the symptoms of pain and numbness and improve the daily lives of cancer patients who have Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
NCT02107417 — Pain
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/pain/NCT02107417/
Phase 2 Study of Concurrent Monosialotetrahexosylganglioside in the Prophylactic Treatment of Bortezomib-induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients of Multiple Myeloma
Bortezomib was an important drug in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM),and peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a significant dose-limiting toxicity of bortezomib that typically occurs within the first courses of bortezomib, reaches a plateau at cycle 5. Up to now, no effective prophylaxis have been developed for PN. Monosialotetrahexosylganglioside, a nerve-protecting drug,was often used to promote growth of nerve, and function restoration of damaged nerve.Thus,the investigators hypothesized that combination of Monosialotetrahexosylganglioside and bortezomib can reduce the incidence rate of peripheral neuropathy (PN) and promote the relief of peripheral neuropathy (PN) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients.
NCT02093910 — Multiple Myeloma
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/multiple-myeloma/NCT02093910/
Electrical Stimulation and Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) implies sensory or deficits pain, loss of motor functions and impaired proprioception which in turn may affect balance and fine motor skills. It is mainly subjected to the peripheral parts of the extremities, may be transient or permanent.CIPN is a common, potentially severe and often dose-limiting side effect after patient exposure of numerous classes of antineoplastic agents including platins, taxanes, vinca alkaloids, bortezomib and thalidomide. At present, no evidence based treatment of CIPN is available. A variety of different drugs or drug combinations have been clinically tested but the value of these treatments is uncertain. Many patients with CIPN are referred to physiotherapy but still this treatment is more based on clinical experience and tradition than scientific evidence. In a nonrandomized study, sensory electrical stimulation(MC5-A Calmare ®) was tested on 16 persons.The electrodes were placed on the hand and foot and intensity was gradually increased and given daily for 10 days. Pain was reduced 20% in numeric pain score for 15 of the 16 participating patients. Our clinical experience indicates that treatment with long wave diathermy (LWD) may decrease CIPN symptoms. This treatment produces electromagnetic radiation according the capacitor method with heightened circulation and heat which is assumed to reduce pain. Interferential Therapy (IT) is an electro-physical method which is based on an electric field in the painful area through four electrodes or vacuum cups placed on the skin. Increased blood circulation and pain relief is supposed to be achieved. IT use two different intermediate frequencies (1001-10000 Hz) alternating currents in the painful area. The treatment effect correspond to the "gate control-theory"; inhibition of pain signals in small diameter fibers by activity in large-diameter Aβ-fibers by spinal neurons. Some studies have shown effect in treating pain with interferential currents when pain is experimentally induced or induced by cold in otherwise pain-free volunteers, when compared to a control or placebo. The hypothesis of this study is that the combination therapy longwave diathermy on high power and interferential currents gives better results than longwave diathermy on low power.
NCT02088996 — Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Status: Active, not recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy-cipn/NCT02088996/
Electrical Stimulation in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
To assess the effect of the device on the progression of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
NCT02082145 — Control
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/control/NCT02082145/
Balancing Treatment Outcomes and Medication Burden Among Patients With Symptomatic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects more than 5.5 million people with diabetes. People with painful DPN have trouble sleeping, participating in social events, and conducting daily activities such as going to the store. Several prescription medications are available for the treatment of DPN symptoms, but none work perfectly and all have side effects that may be difficult for some patients. When patients report their symptoms and side effects to their doctor, they provide the doctor with important information to help them make adjustments to treatment that will help with symptoms and that the patient can tolerate in terms of side effects. In some cases, doctors may encourage patients to make these changes on their own at home based on their experience with therapy. However, patients may have a long time between visits to their doctor and may have trouble describing their symptoms to their doctor during a brief 10 to 15 minute visit. This clinical trial explores the possibility of computerized telephone calls to patients (Interactive Voice Response, IVR, technology) to gather information about treatment experiences that can then be reported to the doctor or used to guide patients to make changes in how they take the medication. It addresses the following question: Can routinely asking patients about their experiences with medications and using that information to encourage clinically appropriate titration improve patient quality of life? The investigators hypothesize that systematic collection and feedback of information about DPN treatment preferences and experience from newly treated patients to their primary care physician will facilitate treatment changes that improve patient outcomes
NCT02056431 — Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy/NCT02056431/
A Randomized, Parallel-controlled, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Xuebi Prescription Compared With Placebo in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy(Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis)
A Randomized, Parallel-controlled, Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Xuebi Prescription Compared With Placebo in the Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy(Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis)
NCT02039544 — Diabetes
Status: Not yet recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/diabetes/NCT02039544/
The Role of Glutamine for Preventing Oxaliplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Colorectal Cancer Patients. Randomized Trial
Oxaliplatin is a chemotherapeutic agent, which is generally used in treatment of colorectal cancer. The dose limiting side effect of oxaliplatin is neurotoxicity. In this study we aimed to determine whether glutamine has role in prevention of oxaliplatin induced neuropathy.
NCT02024191 — Peripheral Neuropathy
Status: Recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/peripheral-neuropathy/NCT02024191/
Prospective, Randomized, Double Blind Study of Photobiomodulation Therapy Using the Realief Therapy System for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-associated Peripheral Neuropathy
This is a 2-armed, randomized, sham-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial of photobiomodulation therapy using the Realief Therapy system. The patients will be randomized in a 3:4 ratio to treatment or sham arms.
NCT02000908 — Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Status: Completed
http://inclinicaltrials.com/chemotherapy-induced-peripheral-neuropathy/NCT02000908/
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess the Safety and Nutritional Benefits of Metanx® in Subjects With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
The objectives of the MEDIAN study are to evaluate the short-term and long-term safety and nutritional benefits of Metanx® versus placebo in subjects with mild to moderate diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Short-term effects will be evaluated during the first 16 weeks of treatment, and long-term effects will be evaluated over the duration of a 48 week treatment period.
NCT01990092 — Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Status: Active, not recruiting
http://inclinicaltrials.com/diabetic-peripheral-neuropathy/NCT01990092/