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ArticleOpen access Macedonian journal of medical sciences2018

Comparison of the Effects of Omega 3 and Vitamin E on Palcitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.

Ali Arash Anoushirvani, Laila Poorsaadat, Reza Aghabozorgi, Maryam Kasravi

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Article in Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.

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  9. The Therapeutic Potential of Antioxidants in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy: Evidence from Preclinical and Clinical Studies.Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics · 2023
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  11. Frontiers in pharmacology · 2023
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  13. Integrated Medicine for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy.International journal of molecular sciences · 2021
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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ali Arash AnoushirvaniDepartment of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Laila PoorsaadatDepartment of Neurology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Reza AghabozorgiDepartment of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Maryam KasraviDepartment of Internal Medicine, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran.
Arak University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPaclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy is the most important side effect limiting the use of this medication.

aimThis study aimed to compare the effects of omega-3 and vitamin E on the incidence of peripheral neuropathy in patients receiving Taxol.

methodsIn this clinical trial, 63 patients who were a candidate for receiving taxol, were enrolled based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. In group O, patients received 640 mg omega-3 three times a day, and group E, received 300 mg vitamin E two times a day. Patients took the supplements up to three months after the onset of Taxol. Group P received placebo for a similar period. All patients referred to a neurologist for electrophysiological evaluation before the onset of chemotherapy and at months 1 and 3. The presence of neuropathy and its progression was recorded by the neurologist.

resultsNeurological examination in this study indicated that 6 patients (28.6%) in Group O, 7 patients (33.3%) in group E, and 15 patients (71.4%) in placebo group started peripheral neuropathy. There was a significant difference between intervention groups and the placebo group (p = 0.0001) and no significant difference between intervention groups (p = 0.751).

conclusionOur data suggested that vitamin E and omega-3 may significantly reduce the incidence of Paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy. Routine administration of such supplements that have no special side effect for patients under chemotherapy may greatly enhance their quality of life.

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NeuropathyOmega 3PaclitaxelVitamin E

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PMCPMC6236056
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