Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Nerve Damage in the Body's Extremities (NCT05404230) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prevention of Oxaliplatin-induced Nerve Damage in the Body's Extremities
Denmark120 participantsStarted 2022-07-15
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of supplementary polyunsaturated fatty acids on nerve damage in the body's extremitites of patients treated with oxaliplatin containing chemotherapy after surgery for colorectal cancer.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Histopathologically verified adenocarcinoma of the colon or rectum and planned standard adjuvant treatment with capecitabine in combination with oxaliplatin.
* ECOG performance status 0-2 (measurement of a patient's function in terms of self-care, daily activity and physical ability.
* Written and orally informed informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inability to speak, read, and understand Danish.
* Previous treatment with neurotoxic chemotherapy.
* Neurological (including neuropathy) or psychiatric disorders, diabetes or other significant medical conditions.
* Alcohol or drug abuse.
* Sensory disturbances in the feet
* Spinal stenosis.
* Vascular disease (Fontaine grade II or more).
* Known allergy to fish, fish oil or corn oil
* Fertile patients not willing to use effective methods of contraception during treatment or abstinence.
* Daily intake of oil supplements and not willing to stop during the trial period.
* Lack of consent to skin biopsy
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
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Incidence of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) 8 months after start of adjuvant chemotherapy
Timeframe: 8 months after start of adjuvant chemotherapy