Overview

A Pilot Study Investigating the Effects of Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Vincristine-Induced Neuropathy in Pediatric Patients With ALL

Status:
Terminated

Trial end date:
2016-01-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a drug called Acetyl-L-Carnitine can help prevent painful nerve damage and nerve pain which is caused by vincristine, a drug used in chemotherapy in children being treated for newly diagnosed ALL. Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a drug available for purchase as a nutritional supplement but for the purpose of this study is experimental.

Phase:

Phase 2

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Indiana University

Treatments:

Acetylcarnitine
Vincristine