Evaluation of Nerve Excitability in Cisplatin-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Ka-Wai Ho
Summary
This study aims to evaluate nerve excitability in participants with cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (cis-PN) using threshold tracking nerve conduction studies (TTNCS). By assessing changes in nerve excitability parameters, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the pathophysiology of cis-PN and identify early markers of neurotoxicity in participants undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy.
Description
This study aims to evaluate nerve excitability in participants with cisplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (cis-PN) using threshold tracking nerve conduction studies (TTNCS). By assessing changes in nerve excitability parameters, the study seeks to enhance understanding of the pathophysiology of cis-PN and identify early markers of neurotoxicity in participants undergoing cisplatin-based chemotherapy. Peripheral neuropathy is a sensory disorder where patients feel a burning, tingling, or pins-and-needles sensation in the hands and feet that can lead to oversensitivity or numbness. The U.S.…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria Cohort A: * Adults age ≥ 18 who will begin cisplatin-based chemotherapy either alone or in combination with other agents that are not known to cause neuropathy. * Participants must have adequate hematologic parameters to allow chemotherapy. Exclusion Criteria Cohort A: * Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy; * Family history of a genetic/familial neuropathy; * Any contraindication for treatment with cisplatin as determined by their primary oncologist; * Chemotherapy regimen combining cisplatin with another known chemotherapy agent that may cause peripheral neuropathy; * Pat…
Interventions
- Diagnostic TestThreshold Tracking Nerve Conduction Studies
Measurement of nerve excitability parameters, including response to sub-threshold pre-pulses and other stimuli. The DS5 0 Isolated Bipolar Constant Current Stimulator is a non-invasive, non-therapeutic device that provides controlled electrical stimuli for detailed function assessment of the superficial radial, superficial peroneal, ulnar, and sural nerves.
Locations (2)
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, Massachusetts
- Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, Massachusetts