Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy and Falls in Cancer Survivors Relate to Digital Balance and Gait Impairments.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) and falls can be persistent side effects of cancer treatment. Standing postural sway and gait tests with body-worn, inertial sensors provide objective digital balance and gait measures that represent several different domains controlling mobility. Specific domains of balance and gait that related to neuropathy and falls are unknown. The aim of this study was to determine which domains of balance and gait differed between cancer survivors who report (1) CIPN symptoms versus no symptoms, (2) a history of falls in the past 6 months versus no falls, and (3) prospective falls over 12 months versus no falls.

Methods

Postural sway during 30 seconds of quiet standing and gait characteristics from a 7-m timed up and go test we

SUBMITTER: Shah VV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11617114 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature