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effectiveness of Venlafaxine and Duloxetine on peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy

A Comparative study of effectiveness of Venlafaxine and Duloxetine on peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2015060922632N1
Enrollment
156
Registered
2016-05-23
Start date
2016-05-14
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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

Conditions

pripheral neuropathy. Drug-induced polyneuropathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group1 will receive Venlafaxine capsules 37.5 mg every 24 hours for a month. Intervention 2: Control group will receive placebo every24 hours for a month. Intervention 3
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Intervention group1 will receive Venlafaxine capsules 37.5 mg every 24 hours for a month
Control group will receive placebo every24 hours for a month
Intervention group 2 will receive duloxetine capsules 30 mg every 24 hours for a month

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria were: Patients with cancer and with peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy; Patient written consent; No uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes, addiction. Exclusion criteria: Patients treated with tamoxifen; Incidence of intolerable side effects; No on time and correct use of medicines; No patient cooperation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of neuropathy. Timepoint: The first, second week and end of the study (fourth week). Method of measurement: Based on the visual analogue scale (VAS), Sheehan Disability Scale, Brief Pain Inventory, Depression Inventory (Mood), Beck Depression Inventory (BD1-11), Clinical Global Impression Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAvisa Alavi

Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences

avisa_l@yahoo.com+98 83 3427 6300

Outcome results

None listed

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