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Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Pain Management and Patient Habit Survey
Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ
This study aims to evaluate the complexities of Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) pain and review current treatment strategies through an online survey of MPN patients. The results of this preliminary investigation will provide the groundwork for future prospective studies addressing the MPN symptom burden.
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Topical Cryotherapy in Reducing Pain in Patients With Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or Paclitaxel Induced Acute Pain Syndrome
Rochester, MN; Jacksonville, FL
This randomized pilot clinical trial studies topical cryotherapy (a procedure in which an extremely cold liquid is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissue) in reducing pain in patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy or paclitaxel induced acute pain syndrome. Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, swelling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body. Paclitaxel produces a disabling syndrome of acute aches and pains. Topical cryotherapy may help relieve pain from peripheral neuropathy or acute pain syndrome caused by chemotherapy.
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Thoracotomy Versus Thoracoscopic Management of Pulmonary Metastases in Patients With Osteosarcoma
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopic resection for thoracic event-free survival (tEFS) in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma.
Furthermore, to determine if open surgical resection is superior to thoracoscopy for event free survival (EFS), for overall survival (OS), and if thoracoscopy is superior to open surgical resection for postoperative pain interference in patients with resectable oligometastatic pulmonary osteosarcoma.
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A Study to Evaluate Prevention of Paclitaxel-Associated Neuropathy with Fingolimod
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Gilenya® can reduce neuropathy caused by paclitaxel.