Study #2014-0250
A Pilot Study of Massage for Symptom Reduction in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
MD Anderson Study Status
Not Accepting
Treatment Agent
N/A
Description
This clinical trial studies massage therapy in reducing chemotherapy-induced nerve problems (peripheral neuropathy) that may cause pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body in patients with gastrointestinal or breast malignancies. Massage therapy may help reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms and improve quality of life.
Information and next steps
Disease:
Malignant Breast Neoplasm, Malignant Digestive System Neoplasm, Peripheral Neuropathy
Study phase:
Not applicable
Physician name:
Gabriel Lopez
Department:
Palliative Rehabilitation & Integrative Medicine
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