Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)The patients who previously recieved or are recieving the chemotherapy with platinum agents(oxaliplatin,cisplatin) or taxane are clinically diagnosed as chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy(CIPN). 2)For 2 weeks and more, continuation of CIPN of grade2 or 3 in CTCAE v4.0. 3)After a start of the clinical trial, it is anticipated that there are not cancellation of the chemotherapy, a regimen change for at least four weeks. 4)A drug, the dose of the pain-killer (NSAIDs, opioid) did not have a change within four weeks before registration.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)In taking acetaminophen or tramadol component. 2)Opioids is cotraindicated. 3)Acetaminophen is contraindicated. 4)The patient that antidepressant, an antiepileptic drug, antiarrhythmic, pregabalin, Goshajinkigan were started within four weeks from registration. 5)Peripheral neuropathy induced by diabetes, alcohol and drugs except platinum agents and taxane. 6)Taking selegiline hydrochloride.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numerical rating scale of numbness four weeks later after an internal use of tramadol / acetaminophen combination tablets starts. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy- Neurotoxicity (FACT-NTX) Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI) Safety | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
School of Medicine, Kyorin University Department of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology