A Feasibility Study Investigating Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy Using Multi-frequency Tactilometry and Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) (CINCAN-1)
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04167319 |
Recruitment Status :
Active, not recruiting
First Posted : November 18, 2019
Last Update Posted : September 2, 2020
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Chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is among the most feared side effects to cancer treatment. The development of CIPN can lead to discontinuation or omission of antineoplastic drugs, possibly affecting efficacy of cancer treatment. There is a lack of knowledge about the natural course of CIPN and to this date, there are no available methods for the early detection of CIPN. With no effective prevention or treatment options, the condition has severe impact on patient quality of life and healthcare expenditure.
This study will investigate the natural course of paclitaxel- and oxaliplatin induced peripheral neuropathy using novel diagnostic techniques. Multi-frequency vibrational technology has provided an objective method for the early detection of diabetic neuropathy. Our study will test the feasibility of this method within the field of clinical oncology and CIPN.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment |
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Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy | Other: QST and PRO measurements during treatment |
Study Type : | Observational |
Actual Enrollment : | 32 participants |
Observational Model: | Cohort |
Time Perspective: | Prospective |
Official Title: | A Feasibility Study Investigating Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathy Using Multi-frequency Tactilometry and Patient-reported Outcomes (PRO) |
Actual Study Start Date : | November 20, 2019 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | June 30, 2021 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | September 30, 2021 |

Group/Cohort | Intervention/treatment |
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Paclitaxel
Patients scheduled to receive paclitaxel as part of their standard treatment
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Other: QST and PRO measurements during treatment
We will observe the natural course of CIPN using multiple measurements |
Oxaliplatin
Patients scheduled to receive oxaliplatin as part of their standard treatment
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Other: QST and PRO measurements during treatment
We will observe the natural course of CIPN using multiple measurements |
- Difference in VPT from baseline to 6 mo. [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving paclitaxel: Difference in vibrograms from baseline compared to vibrograms after the end of the 6th course of chemotherapy or the last course of chemotherapy (if before course no. 6).
- Difference in VPT from Baseline to 4 mo. [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving oxaliplatin: Difference in vibrograms from baseline compared to vibrograms after the end of the 4th course of chemotherapy or the last course of chemotherapy (if before course no. 4).
- Difference in PRO from baseline and during 1. course chemotherapy. [ Time Frame: up to 5 days ]Difference in the NCCTG-CIPN Questionnaire from baseline compared to 4 days after initiation of chemotherapy course no. 1.
- Difference in VPT from baseline and during 1. course chemotherapy [ Time Frame: up to 5 days ]Difference in the Vibrograms from baseline compared to 4 days after initiation of chemotherapy course no. 1.
- Difference in PRO from baseline to after chemotherapy course no. 3 [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving paclitaxel: Difference in EORTC-QLQ-CIPN20 from baseline compared to after chemotherapy course no. 3.
- Difference in PRO from baseline to after chemotherapy course no. 2 [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving oxaliplatin: Difference in EORTC-QLQ-CIPN20 from baseline compared to after chemotherapy course no. 2. Some patients receiving oxaliplatin will have 6 courses of planned chemotherapy or planned metastatic treatment, in this case comparison will be made after chemotherapy course no. 3.
- Difference in VPT from baseline to af chemotherapy course no. 3 [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving paclitaxel: Difference in the Vibrograms from baseline compared to after chemotherapy course no. 3.
- Difference in VPT from baseline to af chemotherapy course no. 2 [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]For patients receiving oxaliplatin: Difference in the Vibrograms from baseline compared to after chemotherapy course no. 2. Some patients receiving oxaliplatin will have 6 courses of planned chemotherapy or planned metastatic treatment, in this case comparison will be made after chemotherapy course no. 3.
- No. of discontinuations [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]Number of patients not completing their planned courses of chemotherapy (reasons for discontinuation will be registered).
- No. of dose reductions [ Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year and 6 months ]Number of patients that need reductions of chemotherapy dose (reasons will be registered)
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Sampling Method: | Non-Probability Sample |
Inclusion Criteria:
- ≥ 18 years of age
- A diagnosis of cancer.
- Fulfil the criteria for starting chemotherapy.
- Scheduled to undergo at least 4 courses of paclitaxel- or oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy.
- No prior paclitaxel, oxaliplatin or other neurotoxic chemotherapy.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to complete PRO measures.
- Previous neurotoxic chemotherapy.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT04167319
Denmark | |
Department of Clinical Oncology and Palliative Care | |
Roskilde, Denmark, 4000 |
Responsible Party: | Zealand University Hospital |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT04167319 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
REG-088-2019 |
First Posted: | November 18, 2019 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | September 2, 2020 |
Last Verified: | September 2020 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
CIPN QST Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Neurotoxic Chemotherapy |
oxaliplatin paclitaxel Tactilometry |
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Nervous System Diseases |