In this study, the effect of compression therapy of the hands with tight surgical gloves to reduce peripheral neuropathy in adult patients during the application of taxanes will be evaluated.
Mamma or Urogenital carcinoma
first treatment with Taxanes (nab-Paclitaxel, Paclitaxel, Docetaxel)
signed informed consent
sufficient proficiency in German or English
other therapy that could have caused peripheral neuropathy within the last 24 months (Taxane, Platin, Vincaalkaloids, etc.)
History of neuropathy such as Raynaud's phenomenon, fibromyalgia and diabetic polyneuropathy
Use of polyneuropathy medications including duloxetine; gabapentin/pregabalin; topical amitriptyline, ketamine, baclofen; oral cannabinoids; tricyclic antidepressants; and ganglioside monosialic acid
such impaired cognition that prevents participation in the study according to the assessment of the caregivers
St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences
Lead sponsor
University of Zurich
Collaborator