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A Study to Investigate the Neuroprotective Effect of PROCRIT (Epoetin Alfa) Versus Placebo in Cancer Patients Who Develop Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy

NCT00267007 ↗

RandomizedParallel-groupQuadruple-blindPrevention

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the neuroprotective effect of PROCRIT (epoetin alfa, a glycoprotein that stimulates red blood cell production) versus placebo in patients with cancer who develop chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy due to combination Taxane and Platinum-Based treatment.

Timeline

Start
2006-06
Primary completion
2008-08
Completion
2008-08

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped (Enrollment): “Slow enrollment”

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject epoetin alfa Protein / enzyme biologic 40000 iu Subcutaneous