Topical Cryotherapy in Reducing Pain in Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or Paclitaxel Induced Acute Pain Syndrome

Overview

About this study

This randomized pilot clinical trial studies topical cryotherapy (a procedure in which an extremely cold liquid is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue) in reducing pain in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy or paclitaxel induced acute pain syndrome. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. Paclitaxel produces a disabling syndrome of acute aches and pains. Topical cryotherapy may help relieve pain from peripheral neuropathy or acute pain syndrome caused by chemotherapy.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Ability to complete questionnaires by themselves or with assistance
Planned paclitaxel at a dose of 80 mg/m^2 intravenously (I.V.) given, in the adjuvant breast cancer (postoperative or neo-adjuvant) setting, every week for a planned course of 12 weeks without any other concurrent cytotoxic chemotherapy (NOTE: trastuzumab and/or other antibody and/or small molecule treatment is allowed, except for poly adenosine diphosphate ribose polymerase [PARP] inhibitors), at the entering Academic and Community Cancer Research United (ACCRU) institution
Life expectancy > 6 months
Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status 0 or 1
Patient has score of 0 or 1 on the neurotoxicity evaluation, as determined by the healthcare provider

Exclusion Criteria:

Previous diagnosis of diabetic neuropathy or peripheral neuropathy from any cause
Diagnosis of fibromyalgia
Any prior exposure to neurotoxic chemotherapy
History of Raynaud's disease, cryoglobulinemia

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Charles Loprinzi, M.D.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office 855-776-0015
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Charles Loprinzi, M.D.	Closed for enrollment	Contact information: Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office 855-776-0015

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Loprinzi, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

855-776-0015

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Charles Loprinzi, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Contact information:

Cancer Center Clinical Trials Referral Office

855-776-0015

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