drugset / Trial / NCT00267007

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

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject epoetin alfa Protein / enzyme biologic 40000 iu Subcutaneous