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The Use of Vitamin E for Prevention of Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Phase III Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study
In Brief
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating vitamin E and placebo for Neurotoxicity and Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific. Completed, enrolled 207 participants across 69 sites.
Detailed Summary
RATIONALE: Vitamin E may prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether vitamin E is more effective than a placebo in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy in patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying vitamin E to see how well it works compared with placebo in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy in patients receiving chemotherapy for cancer.
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Given orally
Given orally