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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Survivors

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial tests the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the brain for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors. CIPN is a debilitating neuropathic pain that affects many men and women who undergo treatment with chemotherapeutic agents. CIPN can lead to discontinuation of chemotherapy treatment and poor quality of life in cancer survivors. There are not many treatment options for this condition. rTMS is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and smoking cessation. rTMS is a noninvasive neurostimulation technique. rTMS uses a coil placed over the scalp, and powerful, focused magnetic pulses are applied to parts of the brain through the coil. Using rTMS may be effective in treating CIPN in breast and gynecologic cancer survivors.