CompletedNot Applicable

Hand Therapy Intervention Versus Traditional Occupational Therapy to Prevent Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

United States49 participantsStarted 2016-05-13

Plain-language summary

A pilot randomized feasibility trial with a blinded evaluator.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Patients with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas who will receive chemotherapy with albumin bound paclitaxel plus gemcitabine containing combination
. Patients who have no prior evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the hands
. Age 18 years or older
. Able to sit for minimum of 30 minutes for hand therapy sessions

Exclusion criteria

. Patients who have received at least one dose of chemotherapy with albumin bound paclitaxel plus gemcitabine during the past 6 months
. Patients taking duloxetine or gabapentin
. History of peripheral neuropathy of the hands due to chemotherapy, diabetes, or other causes
. Inability to sit for minimum of 30 minutes
. Documented cognitive problems limiting ability to participate in hand therapy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Timeframe: Time of consent until the time of onset of CIPN of the hands or through 84 days of treatment

Mean Time-to-Event for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Onset

Timeframe: Time of consent until the time of onset of CIPN of the hands or through 84 days of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05374876

SponsorHonorHealth Research Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09-15

Results submitted2026-04-16

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Patients with adenocarcinoma of the pancreas who will receive chemotherapy with albumin bound paclitaxel plus gemcitabine containing combination
. Patients who have no prior evidence of peripheral neuropathy of the hands
. Age 18 years or older
. Able to sit for minimum of 30 minutes for hand therapy sessions

Exclusion criteria

. Patients who have received at least one dose of chemotherapy with albumin bound paclitaxel plus gemcitabine during the past 6 months
. Patients taking duloxetine or gabapentin
. History of peripheral neuropathy of the hands due to chemotherapy, diabetes, or other causes
. Inability to sit for minimum of 30 minutes
. Documented cognitive problems limiting ability to participate in hand therapy

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)

Timeframe: Time of consent until the time of onset of CIPN of the hands or through 84 days of treatment

Mean Time-to-Event for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) Onset

Timeframe: Time of consent until the time of onset of CIPN of the hands or through 84 days of treatment