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Cancer Clinical Trial in Kansas City, KS

Access cutting-edge cancer treatment through this phase 3 clinical trial at a research site in Kansas City. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by SWOG Cancer Research Network

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Kansas City

    Convenient for KS residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Kansas City site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Cancer Study in Kansas City

This phase III trial compares the effect of 3 study approaches in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: 1) cryocompression, 2) continuous compression, and 3) low cyclic compression. Taxane chemotherapy drugs, such as paclitaxel or docetaxel, can cause a nerve disorder called peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in the arms and legs. The 3 study approaches will use a device, called the Paxman Limb Cryocompression System, made of wraps that cool and/o

Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Participants must have a diagnosis of a solid tumor malignancy.
Participants must be planning to begin neoadjuvant or adjuvant therapy with one of the protocol-specified chemotherapy regimens below for a solid tumor malignancy within 3 calendar days after randomization.
Weekly paclitaxel x 12 consecutive weeks
Weekly paclitaxel x 12 consecutive weeks + carboplatin (weekly x 12 consecutive weeks or every 3 weeks x 4 consecutive cycles)
Paclitaxel + carboplatin every 3 weeks x 6 consecutive cycles without chemotherapy pause for surgery
Docetaxel + carboplatin every 3 weeks x 6 consecutive cycles without chemotherapy pause for surgery NOTE: For any of the protocol-specified chemotherapy regimens, concurrent targeted therapy with biologic therapy is allowed. Pembrolizumab (or other immune checkpoint inhibitors), trastuzumab and/or pertuzumab, or bevacizumab are allowed.
Participant must be \>= 18 years old.
Participants must be offered the opportunity to participate in specimen banking. With participant consent, specimens must be collected and submitted via the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG) Specimen Tracking System.
Participants must be able to complete Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) questionnaires in English or Spanish.
Participants must 1) agree to complete PROs at all scheduled assessments, and 2) complete the baseline PRO questionnaires within 14 days prior to randomization
Participants must be informed of the investigational nature of this study and must sign and give informed consent in accordance with institutional and federal guidelines. For participants with impaired decision-making capabilities, legally authorized representatives may sign and give informed consent on behalf of study participants in accordance with applicable federal, local, and Central Institutional Review Board (CIRB) regulations.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants must not have a history of skin or limb metastases.
Participants must not have previously received neurotoxic chemotherapy for any reason (e.g., taxanes, platinum agents, vinca alkaloids, or bortezomib).
Participants must not have pre-existing clinical peripheral neuropathy from any cause.
Participants must not have a history of Raynaud's phenomenon, cold agglutinin disease, cryoglobulinemia, cryofibrinogenemia, post-traumatic cold dystrophy, or peripheral arterial ischemia.
Participants must not have any open skin wounds or ulcers of the limbs at the time of randomization.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Kansas City?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT05642611) has an active research site in Kansas City, KS that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Cancer Treatment Options in Kansas City, KS

If you're searching for cancer treatment options in Kansas City, KS, this clinical trial (NCT05642611) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Kansas City research site is actively enrolling participants for this phase 3 clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced cancer specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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