Fall Risk and Quality of Life: Influence of Dual Task Performance, Cognition, and Sensorimotor Variables in Individuals With Cancer Treatment Related Peripheral Neuropathy.

Status: Recruiting
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Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

The purpose of this research is to examine the impact of peripheral neuropathy on fall risk and quality of life in people who had cancer and neuropathy from cancer treatments. The investigators are interested to find out if the participant have any difficulty with thinking, feeling, balancing, or moving around that will contribute to risk for falls or quality of life. Investigators are also interested to see if the participants have any difficulty with doing two activities at the same time, such as walking and texting.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: t
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⁃ Experimental group

• Individuals 18 years and older

• diagnosed with non- CNS cancer who underwent treatment and presents with peripheral neuropathy symptoms.

⁃ Control group

• age (+/- one year) and gender matched individuals

• no diagnosed peripheral neuropathy

• No diagnosed cognitive symptoms.

Locations
United States
Texas
Texas Woman's University
RECRUITING
Dallas
Contact Information
Primary
Priya Karakkattil
Pkarakkattil@twu.edu
12148625624
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-03-30
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 40
Treatments
Cancer treatment induced peripheral neuropathy
Individuals with a history of non CNS cancer with cancer treatment induced peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
Control group
Age and gender matched individuals without peripheral neuropathy symptoms.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Texas Woman's University

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