A Novel Approach of Intraneural Facilitation Versus Standard Physical Therapy for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial compares intraneural facilitation and standard physical therapy to prevent neuropathy in women with cancer, suggesting both methods are effective.
Key Points
The aim is to compare the effectiveness of Intraneural Facilitation and standard physical therapy in preventing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with cancer.
Randomized controlled trial design
Participants: 38 women undergoing chemotherapy
Interventions: INF® therapy for 6 weeks, PT for comparison
Evaluated neuropathy severity using the Pain Quality Assessment Scale
Assessments at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 3 months post-intervention
12 out of 38 women (32%) experienced chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Mean pain scores remained mild throughout the study
INF® therapy showed significant improvement in numbness scores after 6 weeks
PT showed significant improvement in numbness, tingling, cramping, surface pain, and deep pain between weeks 3 and 6
94% of women reported high satisfaction and low treatment burden