Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Chemotherapy Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Patients With Stage I-III Early Stage Breast Cancer
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Brief Summary
This phase II trial examines transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) in patients with stage I-III breast cancer with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy. TENS is a procedure in which mild electric currents are applied to some areas of the skin to potentially improve neuropathy. This trial may help determine if TENS is feasible and effective for the treatment of peripheral neuropathy symptoms while on chemotherapy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Biopsy proven stage I-III breast cancer actively undergoing neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy regimen that contains paclitaxel or docetaxel. * At least Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) grade 1 CIPN in hands or feet attributed to taxane chemotherapy. * Actively undergoing paclitaxel or docetaxel with plans to continue during the two-week TENS treatment. * Age \>= 18 years * For females of child-bearing potential, negative serum or urine pregnancy test within 14 days prior to starting TENS * Given the potential concern that TENS could induce uterine contractions or interfere with fetal cardiac conduction, female of child-bearing potential (FCBP) must have a negative serum or urine pregnancy test prior to starting therapy * Female of childbearing potential (FCBP) must agree to use adequate contraception (hormonal or barrier method of birth control; abstinence) prior to study entry and for the duration of TENS treatment. Should a woman become