Ignite Creation Date:
2024-05-06 @ 6:59 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 2:58 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05855044
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-01-19
First Post:
2023-05-03
Brief Title:
Efficacy of External Application of Rosemary Oil in Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy a Feasibility Study
Sponsor:
ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Organization:
ARCIM Institute Academic Research in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
Study Overview
Official Title:
Efficacy of External Application of Rosemary Oil in Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy - a Monocentre Single-arm Non-controlled Feasibility Study to Assess the Feasibility of Evaluating Topical Applications in CIPN
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-01
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Chemotherapy can cause sensory disorders in the hands and feet called peripheral neuropathy Typical symptoms are pain loss of sensation tingling numbness and gait disturbances which worsen patients quality of life and increase the risk of falls Little is known about the effect of rosemary oil applied to hands and feet on the symptoms of neuropathy The present study is a feasibility study to see if it is possible to conduct a clinical trial in patients diagnosed with cancer and receiving chemotherapy who report peripheral neuropathy and apply rosemary oil to their hands and feet
Detailed Description:
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy CIPN is one of the most common severe dose-limiting side effects that accompany treatment with different chemotherapeutic agents Patients with CIPN often experience a reduction in quality of life and an increase in fall risk due to symptoms such as pain sensory loss paresthesia tingling numbness and gait disturbances Treatment of CIPN is based on pharmacotherapy which may in turn cause side effects such as nausea dizziness fatigue and others In addition various approaches from integrative medicine are used eg acupuncture touch therapies mind-body medicine dietary supplements and aromatherapy Little is known about the effect of rosemary oil applied to hands and feet on CIPN The present study is a feasibility study to determine the feasibility of a future clinical trial to investigate the efficacy of topical application of rosemary oil in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy who develop CIPN
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None