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Official title Light Therapy for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Childhood Cancer Survivors
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07019259
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to determine feasibility and acceptability of a six-week at-home light therapy protocol in childhood cancer survivors, to identify facilitators and barriers to implementing this intervention, and to measure signs and symptoms of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) at baseline and following completion of the at-home light therapy protocol.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 and older
You may be able to join if
- History of childhood cancer (\<21 years of age at diagnosis)
- Current age five years or older (due to availability of validated measures for CIPN in this age group)
- History of exposure to vinca alkaloid, platinum, or other chemotherapeutic agent that can cause CIPN
- CIPN as assessed by a trained physical therapist defined as a score of four or higher on the ped-mTNS (for survivors \<18 years old at evaluation)...
You likely can't join if
- Currently Pregnant or lactating (by patient report, at initiation or at any point of the study)
- Inability to sit still for at least 15 minutes
- Diagnosis of neuropathy prior to cancer treatment
- Active cancer diagnosis or cancerous skin lesion
- Central nervous system tumor (due to lack of validated measures for CIPN in this population)
- Cancer lesion or open wound in the area to be treated, or any condition that can potentially be made worse by the correct or incorrect use of the...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Trumbull, Connecticut, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include New Haven, Connecticut, United States; Trumbull, Connecticut, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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