A Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients With ALL

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a drug called Acetyl-L-Carnitine can help prevent painful nerve damage and nerve pain which is caused by vincristine, a drug used in chemotherapy in children being treated for newly diagnosed ALL. Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a drug available for purchase as a nutritional supplement but for the purpose of this study is experimental.

Timeline

Start

2009-09

Primary completion

2012-05

Completion

2016-01

Drugs

Indications