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Evaluation of the Effect of Amantadine in the Prevention of Paclitaxel-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Breast Cancer Patients
Sponsor: Al-Azhar University
Summary
This randomized, controlled, open-label trial will evaluate the efficacy and safety of amantadine, an NMDA receptor antagonist with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, in preventing paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy (PIPN) in breast cancer patients receiving weekly paclitaxel.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2028-01-01
Last Updated
2026-10-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Amantadine (oral)
Amantadine will be given orally at 100 mg once daily (100 mg arm) or 100 mg twice daily, 200 mg/day total (200 mg arm). It starts 3 days before the first paclitaxel dose and continues for 12 weeks, in addition to standard weekly paclitaxel (80 mg/m²).