Light Therapy for Chemotherapy-Induced Nerve Pain
Light Therapy for Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Childhood Cancer Survivors
- Age
- 5 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Yale University · Other
This trial is looking for childhood cancer survivors who have nerve pain from chemotherapy. Participants will use a light therapy device at home for six weeks and share their experiences and symptoms.
You may be able to join if
- I was diagnosed with cancer before the age of 21
- I am at least five years old
- I have received chemotherapy that can cause nerve pain
- I have nerve pain that has been assessed by a trained physical therapist
You may not be able to join if
- I am currently pregnant or breastfeeding
- I cannot sit still for at least 15 minutes
- I had nerve pain before my cancer treatment
- I currently have cancer or a cancerous skin lesion
- I have a tumor in my brain
- I have an open wound or cancer lesion in the area being treated
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThe purpose of this study is to determine feasibility and acceptability of a six-week at-home light therapy protocol in childhood cancer survivors, to identify facilitators and barriers to implementing this intervention, and to measure signs and symptoms of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) at baseline and following completion of the at-home light therapy protocol.
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