Rhythmic Foot Embrocation According to Wegman/Hauschka for Alleviating Symptoms of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in patients treated with platinum-, taxane- or vinca alkaloid-based chemotherapy may cause symptoms such as tingling, numbness, pain, and paresthesia, particularly in patients' hands and feet. This study aimed to evaluate rhythmic embrocation (RE) of the feet according to Wegman/Hauschka in addition to an exercise program (EP) as a complementary treatment for CIPN symptoms.

Methods

This study was a prospective, randomized controlled, 2-center trial. A total of 57 patients with CIPN symptoms were randomly allocated into 2 groups, with 52 patients analyzed: the intervention group (n = 26) and the control group (n = 26). While the intervention group received 3 RE according to Wegman/Hauska and EP within 14 days, the c

SUBMITTER: Babadag Savas B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12612542 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature