Clinical Trial

Glutamine for the Prophylaxis of Vincristine-induced Neuropathy in Children and Adolescents With Cancer.

Not Yet Recruiting Phase 3
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Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the efficacy of glutamine in preventing the occurrence of vincristine induced neuropathy and to compare the reduction in rate of any dose reductions and premature chemotherapy discontinuation rates due to peripheral neuropathy between those who treated with glutamine and those who did not. Participants will: receive glutamine in a dose of 6 g /m2 twice daily (up to a maximum of 10 g/dose) for 14 consecutive days from d 1 of induction and 14 days from d1 of continuation . • Subjects will be asked to return for a complete study assessments visit every 14-days during supplementation period for a total of 4 visits Keep a diary of their symptoms of neuropathy and compliance to treatment and any adverse event
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07287592
Lead Sponsor Ain Shams University
Conditions Neuropathy, Cancer
Enrollment 70 participants
Start Date 2025-12-30
Primary Completion 2026-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-04-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-17