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A study to assess effctiveness of Epsom salt foot bath in preventing or delaying chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy among cancer patient receiving chemotherapy

Assess the efficacy of Epsom salt foot bath in preventing or delaying the onset of chemotherapy induced neurological manifestations in cancer patients.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/03/031867
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-03-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C50- Malignant neoplasm of breast

Interventions

Intervention1: Epsom salt foot bath: Intervention of foot bath patient will received alternate days for 14 days in each 3 chemotherapy cycle. patients were in the semi-upright position and immersed th

Sponsors

Datta Meghe Institute of Medical sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Cancer patients receiving platinum based chemotherapy. 2.patients willing to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients having ulcers on feet 2. Patients diagnosed with paralysis 3. Patients diagnosed with diabetic neuropathy 4. Patients diagnosed with neuromuscular disorders of any extremity

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To preventing or delaying the onset of chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathyTimepoint: at baseline,4 weeks and 8 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To improve Quality of life among cancer patientsTimepoint: 6 months—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactRuchira Ankar

Smt. Radhikabai Meghe Memorial College of Nursing, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences

ruchira3110@gmail.com07620978673

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026