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Tart Cherry Juice to Prevent Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> During Chemotherapy for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

A Randomized Trial of Tart Cherry Juice as a Dietary Supplement for the Prevention of Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathy

Purpose: To study the ability of tart cherry juice to prevent nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> during chemotherapy.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are planning to receive paclitaxel (Taxol®). You must not have received docetaxel (Taxotere®), nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane®), eribulin (Halaven®), or cisplatin (Platinol®). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: High Dose Tart Cherry Juice</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">1 oz tart cherry juice concentrate mixed with water, by mouth, daily for 2 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Surveys</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Low Dose Tart Cherry Juice</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">1/4 oz tart cherry juice concentrate mixed with water, by mouth, daily for 2 weeks</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Surveys</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), or paclitaxel induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN), is nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> in your hands and feet as a side effect of chemotherapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is <span class="highlight">pain</span> from nerve damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also available in Spanish.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06268665' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Tart Cherry Juice to Prevent Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> During Chemotherapy for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

A Randomized Trial of Tart Cherry Juice as a Dietary Supplement for the Prevention of Paclitaxel-Induced Neuropathy
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Nearest Location:
80 miles
University of California Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center
Sacramento, CA

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Visits:
2 visits within 3 months

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06268665

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Phase II

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GM1 to Reduce or Prevent Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> During Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer

An Early Phase and Phase II Clinical Trial to Evaluate Ganglioside-Monosialic Acid (GM1) for Preventing Paclitaxel-Associated Neuropathy

Purpose: To study the ability of GM1 to reduce or prevent nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> during treatment with paclitaxel (Taxol®) chemotherapy.

Who is this for?: People with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer who are planning to receive treatment with paclitaxel (Taxol®) chemotherapy. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">GM1, by IV, weekly for 4 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol®), by IV, weekly for 4 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Control</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Placebo for GM1, by IV, weekly for 4 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol®), by IV, weekly for 4 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> in your hands and feet as a side effect of cancer treatment such as chemotherapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">GM1 is a part of the body's natural system that protects nerves from damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel (Taxol®), work in different ways to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells, stopping them from dividing, or stopping them from spreading.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also available in Spanish.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05751668' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/drugs/taxol' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Paclitaxel (Taxol®)</a> </li></ul>
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GM1 to Reduce or Prevent Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> During Chemotherapy for Metastatic Breast Cancer

An Early Phase and Phase II Clinical Trial to Evaluate Ganglioside-Monosialic Acid (GM1) for Preventing Paclitaxel-Associated Neuropathy
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Nearest Location:
376 miles
UC Irvine Health/Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
Orange, CA

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Visits:
1 visit every week for 4 months

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05751668

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Phase II

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Studying Speech, Movement, and Senses During Brain Surgery for Brain Metastasis

Assessment of Reorganization and Plasticity of Eloquent Function in Patients With Brain Tumors

Purpose: To study how brain tumors affect your speech, movement, and senses and to develop new methods of diagnosing brain tumors.

Who is this for?: People with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer that has spread to the brain (brain metastasis). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cognitive testing</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MRI and fMRI scans</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">DTI tractograms</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MEG studies</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Awake brain mapping and surgery to remove brain tumor</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A craniotomy is a type of brain surgery. The surgeon will remove part of your skull (cranium) to access your brain to remove the tumors.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will be awake during the craniotomy to monitor how the surgery is affecting your speech, movement, and senses. Your scalp will be anesthetized, so you will not feel the operation or any <span class="highlight">pain.</li></span> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">You will receive cognitive testing, MRI and fMRI scans, DTI tractograms, and MEG studies before and after surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Cognitive tests study your cognition, which is your ability to think.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans produce brain images created by magnetic energy rather than x-ray energy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A DTI tractogram is a type of MRI scan that produces brain images created by radio waves and magnetic fields.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">MEG studies measure the magnetic fields produced by your brain.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01535430' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://mbcbrainmets.org/' target='_blank'>MBCBrainMets.org</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://braintumorcenter.ucsf.edu/treatments/surgery/awake-brain-mapping-faq' target='_blank'>UCSF Brain Tumor Center: Awake Craniotomy</a> </li></ul>
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Studying Speech, Movement, and Senses During Brain Surgery for Brain Metastasis

Assessment of Reorganization and Plasticity of Eloquent Function in Patients With Brain Tumors
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Nearest Location:
1418 miles
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE

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Visits:
May require hospitalization

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01535430

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Phase NA

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Studying Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> from T-DM1 in People with Stage I-IV HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

A Study of the Natural History of Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1)-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients

Purpose: To study how trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1, Kadcyla®) causes nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> in people with and without previous nerve <span class="highlight">pain.</span>

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) HER2 positive (HER2+) breast cancer who are planning to receive treatment with trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1, Kadcyla®). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> in your hands and feet as a side effect of cancer treatment. Neuropathy is <span class="highlight">pain</span> from nerve damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1, Kadcyla®) is an antibody drug conjugate (ADC).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">An ADC is a type of therapy that combines an antibody that targets cancer cells with a therapy that can kill cancer cells. Because the antibody only targets cancer cells, the ADC does not kill normal cells, making it less likely to cause side effects.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">T-DM1's antibody targets HER2, a protein that is expressed by some breast cancer cells, and it delivers an anti-cancer drug called emtansine.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05889988' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy/kadcyla' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1, Kadcyla®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment-side-effects/neuropathy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Nerve Pain</a> </li></ul>
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Studying Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> from T-DM1 in People with Stage I-IV HER2 Positive Breast Cancer

A Study of the Natural History of Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine (T-DM1)-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients
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Nearest Location:
1455 miles
Sanford Health Worthington
Worthington, MN

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Visits:
Number of visits unavailable

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05889988

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Phase NA

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Zunsemetinib Targeted Therapy with Chemotherapy for Metastatic HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer with Bone Metastasis

A Phase Ib/II Trial of Zunsemetinib in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer With Bone Metastasis

Purpose: To study the safety, best dose, and effects (good and bad) of zunsemetinib, an experimental targeted therapy, with chemotherapy compared to standard of care.

Who is this for?: People with metastatic (stage IV) hormone receptor positive (ER+ and/or PR+), HER2 negative (HER2-) breast cancer that has spread to the bone (bone metastasis). You must have received 1 line of hormone therapy with a CDK4/6 inhibitor and no more than 1 line of chemotherapy for metastatic disease. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Standard of Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Bisphosphonate (zoledronic acid) or denosumab, every 1-3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Capecitabine (Xeloda®), by mouth, daily, 2 weeks on, 1 week off</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Zunsemetinib, by mouth, daily</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Capecitabine (Xeloda®), by mouth, daily, 2 weeks on, 1 week off</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Zunsemetinib is an experimental targeted therapy called an MK2 inhibitor. Blocking MK2 may slow or stop cancer cells from growing.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Zunsemetinib targets a molecule that may play a role in inflammation and bone loss.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Bisphosphonate (zoledronic acid) and denosumab are standard of care drugs that help strengthen bones but have little effect on <span class="highlight">pain</span> relief and anti-cancer activity.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Capecitabine (Xeloda®) is a chemotherapy drug.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06374459' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Zunsemetinib Targeted Therapy with Chemotherapy for Metastatic HR+, HER2- Breast Cancer with Bone Metastasis

A Phase Ib/II Trial of Zunsemetinib in Combination With Capecitabine in Patients With Hormone Receptor-Positive and HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer With Bone Metastasis
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Nearest Location:
1739 miles
Washington University School of Medicine
Saint Louis, MO

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Visits:
Weekly for 3 weeks, then 1 visit every 3 weeks

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06374459

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Phase I-II

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Physical Therapy and Education Before Treatment for Women with Stage 0-IV Breast Cancer

A Randomized Pilot Test of the Breast Cancer Pre-habilitation and Prospective Surveillance to Prevent, Detect, and Optimize Physical and Functional Recovery (MOve-ABC) (B-PREPed)

Purpose: To study the ability of the Moving On After Breast Cancer (MOve-ABC) program to provide physical therapy and education before breast cancer treatment.

Who is this for?: Women with newly diagnosed stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have not yet received treatment. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Moving On After Breast Cancer (MOve-ABC) Program</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Education about breast cancer side effects</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Physical therapy evaluation</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Home exercise program</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Phone calls and text messages</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Additional referrals (if needed)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Usual Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Education on surgery recovery and <span class="highlight">pain</span> management</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Additional referrals (if needed)</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Physical therapy before cancer treatment aims to help with early identification and self-management of treatment side effects.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06081127' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/managing-life/exercise' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Exercise and Breast Cancer</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/p/physical-therapy---breast-cancer.html' target='_blank'>Cedars Sinai: Physical Therapy for Breast Cancer</a> </li></ul>
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Physical Therapy and Education Before Treatment for Women with Stage 0-IV Breast Cancer

A Randomized Pilot Test of the Breast Cancer Pre-habilitation and Prospective Surveillance to Prevent, Detect, and Optimize Physical and Functional Recovery (MOve-ABC) (B-PREPed)
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Nearest Location:
1856 miles
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL

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Visits:
3 visits within 1 year

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06081127

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Phase NA

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Acupressure for Joint and Muscle <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Acupressure for Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Patients With Breast Cancer

Purpose: To study the ability of acupressure to reduce joint and muscle <span class="highlight">pain</span> and the impact of acupressure on the gut microbiome.

Who is this for?: Postmenopausal women and men with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are receiving an aromatase inhibitor. You must be experiencing joint or muscle <span class="highlight">pain.</span> View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Acupressure, 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Stool samples</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Acupressure is similar to acupuncture, but uses pressure rather than needles to target specific points on the body.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Acupressure involves applying mild to moderate pressure using your fingers, or a device, to these points to try to bring a change in your body, such as reduce joint <span class="highlight">pain</span> and stiffness.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">In addition, changes in stool microbiome with acupressure will be studied.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The microbiome consists of the many bacteria, viruses, and fungi found on your body.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06228768' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Acupressure for Joint and Muscle <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Acupressure for Aromatase Inhibitor-Associated Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Patients With Breast Cancer
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Nearest Location:
2054 miles
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, MI

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Visits:
Number of visits unavailable

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06228768

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Phase NA

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Tango Dance Lessons to Reduce Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

DANCE-BASED AVENUES to ADVANCE NONPHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT of CHEMOTHERAPY EFFECTS (DAANCE): a MULTICENTER TRIAL

Purpose: To study if tango dance lessons can reduce nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> caused by chemotherapy.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who completed treatment with paclitaxel (Taxol®) or docetaxel (Taxotere®) chemotherapy at least 3 months ago. You must have nerve <span class="highlight">pain</span> (neuropathy). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tango dance lessons, 2 times every week for 2 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 3 times in 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Body function tests, 3 times in 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Usual Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Usual care, 1 month</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 3 times in 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Body function tests, 3 times in 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Tango dance lessons, 2 times every week for 2 months (optional)</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Up to 80% of people with cancer who receive some chemotherapy drugs called taxanes experience neuropathy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is <span class="highlight">pain</span> in your hands and feet from nerve damage as a side effect of chemotherapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy decreases quality of life and increases the risk of falling. Treatment options are limited.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Taxanes are paclitaxel (Taxol®) and docetaxel (Taxotere®).</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06749210' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Tango Dance Lessons to Reduce Nerve <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

DANCE-BASED AVENUES to ADVANCE NONPHARMACOLOGIC TREATMENT of CHEMOTHERAPY EFFECTS (DAANCE): a MULTICENTER TRIAL
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Nearest Location:
2105 miles
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

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Visits:
2 visits every week for 2 months

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06749210

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Phase II

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Brain Scan and Virtual Reality to Decrease <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage 0-IV Breast Cancer

Real-Time Evaluation of Severity of Perceived <span class="highlight">Pain</span> in Patients With Cancer by Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), and Investigation of <span class="highlight">Pain</span> Relief Utilizing Virtual Reality Technologies

Purpose: To study whether a virtual reality relaxation program can decrease <span class="highlight">pain</span> and if this can be seen in the brain with a functional near-infrared spectroscopy scan.

Who is this for?: People with stage 0 (DCIS), stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are experiencing <span class="highlight">pain</span> from treatment, and people who do not have breast cancer. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Virtual Reality and Scan</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Functional near-infrared spectroscopy scan, 1 time</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> followed by: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Virtual reality, 1 time, at least 15 minutes</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Scan Only</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Functional near-infrared spectroscopy scan, 1 time</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Functional near-infrared spectroscopy is a non-invasive type of imaging scan that can show pictures of the brain and brain activity.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Virtual reality (VR) is a computer-generated experience that simulates the 3D environment.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Virtual reality relaxation programs may help relieve <span class="highlight">pain</span> in people with cancer who are receiving treatment. Relief of <span class="highlight">pain</span> may be seen on a functional near-infrared spectroscopy scan.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Results from people who do not have breast cancer will be compared to results from people with breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06456411' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.techtarget.com/whatis/definition/virtual-reality' target='_blank'>Tech Target: What is Virtual Reality?</a> </li></ul>
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Brain Scan and Virtual Reality to Decrease <span class="highlight">Pain</span> for People with Stage 0-IV Breast Cancer

Real-Time Evaluation of Severity of Perceived <span class="highlight">Pain</span> in Patients With Cancer by Using Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS), and Investigation of <span class="highlight">Pain</span> Relief Utilizing Virtual Reality Technologies
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Nearest Location:
2299 miles
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY

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Visits:
1 visit

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06456411

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Phase NA

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Studying the Amount of Chemotherapy in the Blood in People with Breast Cancer

Pilot Feasibility Study of Paclitaxel Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Cancer Patients

Purpose: To study the ability of researchers to measure the amount of paclitaxel (Taxol®) in blood and study the effect of paclitaxel (Taxol®) on neuropathy.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are planning to receive treatment with paclitaxel (Taxol®) at Wake Forest Comprehensive Cancer Center. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Blood draws</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Surveys about neuropathy</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Please contact research site for trial schedule</i></p>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Paclitaxel (Taxol®) is a chemotherapy drug.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is <span class="highlight">pain</span> from nerve damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Nerve damage is one of the most common and severe side effects of paclitaxel (Taxol®).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The ability to consistently measure paclitaxel (Taxol®) in the blood may allow doctors to control the dose of paclitaxel, so that enough chemotherapy is given to kill the cancer, but the side effect of nerve damage is reduced.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03987555' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://breastcancernow.org/information-support/facing-breast-cancer/going-through-treatment-breast-cancer/chemotherapy/paclitaxel-taxol' target='_blank'>Breast Cancer Now: Paclitaxel (Taxol®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/side_effects/neuropathy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Neuropathy</a> </li></ul>
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Studying the Amount of Chemotherapy in the Blood in People with Breast Cancer

Pilot Feasibility Study of Paclitaxel Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Cancer Patients
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Nearest Location:
2314 miles
Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, NC

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Visits:
Number of visits unavailable

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03987555

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Phase NA

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ENGAGE Telehealth Program to Reduce Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Engage: A Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Efficacy of a Telehealth-Delivered Psychosocial Intervention to Decrease Symptom Interference in Patients With Advanced Cancer

Purpose: To study the ability of ENGAGE, a telehealth program, to reduce <span class="highlight">pain,</span> fatigue, and distress and improve quality of life for people with metastatic breast cancer.

Who is this for?: People with metastatic (stage IV) breast cancer who are experiencing <span class="highlight">pain,</span> fatigue, and/or distress. You must be receiving care at a Duke Cancer Network (DCN) clinic. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">ENGAGE program, virtual, 4 sessions</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 3 times in 4 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Supportive Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Supportive care program, virtual, 4 sessions</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires, 3 times in 4 months</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">ENGAGE sessions use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches to manage <span class="highlight">pain,</span> fatigue, and distress.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Supportive care sessions focus on education, support, and resources focused on common cancer-related concerns, such as education on symptoms, body image concerns, and financial concerns.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">All sessions (Group 1 and Group 2) are led by trained therapists and are 45-60 minutes long.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06555588' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.nami.org/treatment/how-i-use-act-and-cbt-to-help-people-cope-with-health-conditions/' target='_blank'>National Alliance on Mental Illness: Using ACT and CBT to Help People Cope with Health Conditions</a> </li></ul>
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ENGAGE Telehealth Program to Reduce Symptoms and Improve Quality of Life for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Engage: A Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Efficacy of a Telehealth-Delivered Psychosocial Intervention to Decrease Symptom Interference in Patients With Advanced Cancer
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Nearest Location:
2389 miles
Duke Cancer Network
Durham, NC

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Visits:
3 visits in 4 months

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06555588

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Phase NA

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Studying Bone Changes in Post-Menopausal Women with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer After Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitor and Denosumab

Post-menopausal Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors and Denosumab: An Observational Study to Assess Rebound Bone Loss and Insufficiency Fractures After Denosumab Discontinuation

Purpose: To gather information about changes in the bones after stopping treatment with an aromatase inhibitor and denosumab (Xgeva®).

Who is this for?: Postmenopausal women with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who have completed treatment with an aromatase Inhibitor before or within 6 months of completing at least 2 doses of denosumab (Xgeva®). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Physical exam, 5 visits within 2 years</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">DEXA scan, 2 times within 2 years</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The physical exam will include history and <span class="highlight">pain</span> assessment for development of new fractures, weight and height measurement with BMI (body mass index) calculation, and blood work.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans use x-ray energy to measure bone density (thickness and strength of bones).</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05590949' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.cdc.gov/radiation-health/data-research/facts-stats/dexa-scan.html' target='_blank'>CDC: DEXA Scan</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a610023.html' target='_blank'>MedlinePlus: Denosumab (Xgeva®)</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal-therapy' target='_blank'>Breastcancer.org: Aromatase Inhibitors</a> </li></ul>
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Studying Bone Changes in Post-Menopausal Women with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer After Treatment with Aromatase Inhibitor and Denosumab

Post-menopausal Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Aromatase Inhibitors and Denosumab: An Observational Study to Assess Rebound Bone Loss and Insufficiency Fractures After Denosumab Discontinuation
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Nearest Location:
2539 miles
Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, NJ

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Visits:
5 visits

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05590949

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Phase NA

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<span class="highlight">Pain</span> Medication Dispensing Device for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer Planning to Receive Surgery

Efficacy of a Pill-Dispensing System to Increase Disposal of Unused Opioids and to Reduce Refills After Cancer-Related Surgery

Purpose: To study the ability of Addinex (ADX-27) pill dispensing system to safely store and dispense <span class="highlight">pain</span> medication.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are planning to receive surgery. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Addinex (ADX-27) pill dispensing system with mobile app, 3 months</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Phone interview, 1 time</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Addinex (ADX-27) is a password protected pill dispensing system. It allows for the return and disposal of unused opioids.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Opioids are <span class="highlight">pain</span> medications often given after surgery.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also available in Spanish.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05585788' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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<span class="highlight">Pain</span> Medication Dispensing Device for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer Planning to Receive Surgery

Efficacy of a Pill-Dispensing System to Increase Disposal of Unused Opioids and to Reduce Refills After Cancer-Related Surgery
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Nearest Location:
2569 miles
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY

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Visits:
Number of visits unavailable

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05585788

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Phase NA

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Online <span class="highlight">Pain</span> and Depression Support Program for Asian Women with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Cancer <span class="highlight">Pain</span> Management: A Technology-Based Intervention for Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors (CAI)

Purpose: To study if an online <span class="highlight">pain</span> and depression management program can support Asian women with breast cancer.

Who is this for?: Chinese, Korean, or Japanese women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past and are experiencing <span class="highlight">pain</span> and depression. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: CAI (Web App Based, Individualized Coaching and Support Program for Cancer <span class="highlight">Pain)</i></span> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Personalized information and support program, online</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Fitbit</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: CAPA (Web App Based Information and Coaching/Support Program for Cancer <span class="highlight">Pain</span> Management)</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">General information and support program, online</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Fitbit</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Questionnaires</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem"> The <span class="highlight">pain</span> and depression management program provides web-based information, coaching, and support that is culturally tailored to Asian American women with breast cancer.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also available in Mandarin (simplified or traditional), Korean, and Japanese.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06085313' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Online <span class="highlight">Pain</span> and Depression Support Program for Asian Women with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Cancer <span class="highlight">Pain</span> Management: A Technology-Based Intervention for Asian American Breast Cancer Survivors (CAI)
No Travel Required
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Visits:
No visits required

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06085313

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Phase NA

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Virtual Tool to Help Make Chemotherapy Decisions for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

CIPN Decision Aid to Improve Neurotoxic Chemotherapy Decision Making

Purpose: To see if a virtual tool that informs people about chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) helps people make decisions about chemotherapy.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are receiving paclitaxel (Taxol®), nab-paclitaxel (Abraxane®), or docetaxel (Taxotere) chemotherapy and are experiencing peripheral neuropathy (nerve <span class="highlight">pain,</span> discomfort, sensation changes, or weakness). View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will receive the following: </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Virtual chemotherapy decision tool</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Surveys</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Neuropathy is <span class="highlight">pain,</span> discomfort, sensation changes, and weakness from nerve damage.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is neuropathy in your hands and feet as a side effect of chemotherapy.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Around half of people who develop CIPN still have it 3 years later.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">A virtual decision tool that provides information about permanent CIPN and prepares patients for a discussion with their doctor may lead to improvements in treatment decision-making.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is enrolling virtually and does not require any in person visits.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06915168' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li></ul>
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Virtual Tool to Help Make Chemotherapy Decisions for People with Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

CIPN Decision Aid to Improve Neurotoxic Chemotherapy Decision Making
No Travel Required
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Visits:
No visits required

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06915168

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Phase NA

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Integrative Medicine at Home Program for People With Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Integrative Medicine for Patient-reported Outcomes, Values, and Experience (IMPROVE)

Purpose: To find out whether the Integrative Medicine at Home program can help reduce symptoms and improve treatment satisfaction.

Who is this for?: People with stage I, stage II, stage III, or stage IV (metastatic) breast cancer who are currently receiving treatment. View full eligibility criteria

What's involved?

<p class="seamTextPara"> You will be randomly assigned to 1 of 2 groups: </p> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 1: Experimental</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Integrative Medicine at Home program, 3 months</li> </ul> <p class="seamTextPara"> <i class="seamTextEmphasis">Group 2: Enhanced Usual Care</i> </p> <ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Integrative medicine handout</li></ul>

What's being studied?

<ul class="seamTextUnorderedList"> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The Integrative Medicine at Home program offers virtual (online rather than in-person) group classes focusing on mind-body practice.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">Mind-body practice is a health practice that combines mental focus, controlled breathing, and body movements to help relax the body and mind and reduce symptoms such as tiredness (fatigue), <span class="highlight">pain,</span> or insomnia (sleep problems).</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">The classes will be led by an Integrative Medicine Service (IMS) clinical therapist using Zoom video conferencing platform.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">If you are in Group 2, you will be given a handout to encourage you to visit Memorial Sloan Kettering's Integrative Medicine website to access pre-recorded, on-demand meditation videos and audios.</li> <li class="seamTextUnorderedListItem">This trial is also enrolling people with other types of cancer.</li></ul>

How can I learn more?

<ul class='seamTextUnorderedList'><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'>View eligibility criteria and additional trial information: <a href='https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05053230' target='_blank'>ClinicalTrials.gov</a> </li><li class='seamTextUnorderedListItem'><a href='https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/diagnosis-treatment/symptom-management/integrative-medicine' target='_blank'>Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Integrative Medicine</a> </li></ul>
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Integrative Medicine at Home Program for People With Stage I-IV Breast Cancer

Integrative Medicine for Patient-reported Outcomes, Values, and Experience (IMPROVE)
No Travel Required
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Visits:
No visits required

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ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT05053230

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Phase NA

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