To study the effect of cryotherapy over routine therapy in prevention of Chemotherapy Induce peripheral Neuropathy

Phase 2

Not yet recruiting

• Conditions: Cancer

• Registration Number: CTRI/2018/06/014578
• Lead Sponsor: C Sam Ila Kyndiah

Brief Summary

The study objectives are:

1. To develop a protocol for application of Indigenous Cryotherapy

2. To ascertain the effect of Cryotherapy on prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) in patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy drugs as compared to routine therapy.

Hypothesis



H0:  There is no effect of indigenous cryotherapy on prevention of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy as compared to routine therapy

HA : There is an effect of  indigenous cryotherapy on prevention  of chemo induced peripheral neuropathy as compared to routine therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-02-07
• Last Update Posted: 2018-06-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• 1.Patients suffering from cancer undergoing chemotherapy for the first time with neuro-toxic drugs.
• 2.Patients willing to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

1.Known case of Peripheral neuropathy(Diabetic neuropathy, Raynaud’s syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome) 2.Patients who are unable to report paraesthesia and pain 3.Patient ˂18 years.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Outcome (CIPN) measured by NCI CTCAE criteria	2

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Improved ADLs	6

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Chemotherapy room Radiotherapy Dept, day care (New OPD); 🇮🇳 Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India

Chemotherapy units; 🇮🇳 Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India

Chemotherapy room Radiotherapy Dept, day care (New OPD)

🇮🇳Chandigarh, CHANDIGARH, India

C Sam Ila Kyndiah

Principal investigator

9779837886

lalakyndiah@gmail.com