Multiple MyelomaZFAS1-BIPNNCT07614243
Long Non-coding RNA (lncRNA) ZFAS1-Mediated Mechanism of Roasted Nux Vomica in Intervening Bortezomib-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
A study testing Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules in people with Multiple Myeloma and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University at 1 site in China.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules in the treatment of BIPN in patients with multiple myeloma. A total of 22 patients with multiple myeloma who developed peripheral neuropathy after receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy will be enrolled at the First Affiliated Hospital… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 85 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Multiple Myeloma, Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
- What is being tested?
- Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules
- Type of treatment
- Pill or oral medicine
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 22 participants
- Where
- 1 siteChina
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2020to 31 Aug 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 85 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Confirmed diagnosis of multiple myeloma Developed peripheral neuropathy after receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy Peripheral neuropathy meets the diagnostic criteria of bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) according to the 2015 Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Peripheral Neuropathy Aged between 18 and 85 years old Currently receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen Able to understand and sign the written informed consent form
Who cannot join
- Prior use of nerve-damaging medications such as lenalidomide or thalidomide Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance ≤40 ml/min or serum creatinine ≥177 μmol/L) History of mental illness Known allergy or intolerance to Strychnos nux-vomica L. or any components of the study drug Pregnant or lactating women, or women planning to become pregnant Received other specific treatments for peripheral neuropathy within 4 weeks prior to enrollment Any medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with the study results or increase the risk to the participant
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
China1 site
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhejiang Provincial Hospital of Chinese Medicine)
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310006
About this study
Official title: Study on the Intervention Effect of Roasted Nux Vomica on Bortezomib-Related Peripheral Neuropathy Based on lncRNA ZFAS1
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules in the treatment of BIPN in patients with multiple myeloma.
A total of 22 patients with multiple myeloma who developed peripheral neuropathy after receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy will be enrolled at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. All patients will receive oral Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks.
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The researchers will assess the severity of peripheral neuropathy assessed by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 4.0, traditional Chinese medicine symptom (TCM) scores, and neurotoxicity scores measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-NTx) scale at baseline (before treatment) and at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after starting treatment. The study will also explore the underlying mechanism of Roasted Nux Vomica in treating BIPN through the lncRNA ZFAS1 pathway.
This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Approval Number: 2021-K-263-01).
Read the detailed description
Study Background: Bortezomib is a first-line proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of multiple myeloma, but BIPN is one of its most common and dose-limiting adverse effects, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients and may lead to treatment discontinuation. Currently, there is no effective standard treatment for BIPN. Roasted Nux Vomica has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat pain and neurological disorders, and preliminary studies have shown its potential neuroprotective effects.
Study Design:This is a single-arm, open-label, prospective clinical study. A total of 22 eligible patients with multiple myeloma complicated with BIPN will be enrolled.
Intervention: All enrolled patients will receive oral Strychnos nux-vomica L. Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients will continue to receive their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period.
Outcome Measures
- Primary outcome: Change in NCI-CTCAE grade from baseline to weeks 2, 4, and 6.
- Secondary outcomes: Changes in TCM scores, FACT/GOG-NTx scale, and quality of life scores from baseline to weeks 2, 4, and 6.
- Exploratory outcome: Changes in the expression level of lncRNA ZFAS1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Ethical Considerations This study is conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. All patients will provide written informed consent before enrollment.
- Being tested
- Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules
- Keywords
- Multiple Myeloma, Neuroinflammation, Traditional Chinese Medicine, ZFAS1
- Medical subject headings
- Multiple Myeloma, Neuroinflammatory Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Roasted Nux Vomica CapsulesDrug
Also called oral Strychnos Nux-vomica L.capsules
Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules is a hospital preparation approved by Zhejiang Provincial Medical Products Administration (Approval No.: Zhe Yao Zhi Zi Z20100263). Each capsule contains 0.2 g of processed Strychnos nux-vomica L. seed powder. Patients take 2 capsules (0.4 g) orally three times daily with warm water after meals for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients continue their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules Intervention Group | Experimental | All eligible patients with bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) received oral Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients continued to receive their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period. Efficacy assessments were performed at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, and 6 after treatment initiation. Receives: Drug: Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in NCI-CTCAE grade from Baseline to Week 6
Change in peripheral neuropathy grade as assessed by the NCI-CTCAE version 4.0. Grades range from 0 (no neuropathy) to 4 (life-threatening neuropathy).
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 after treatment initiation
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in FACT/GOG-NTx Neurotoxicity Score from Baseline to Week 6
Change in patient-reported neurotoxicity as measured by the FACT/GOG-NTx scale. Higher scores indicate worse neurotoxicity.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 after treatment initiation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 May 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2020
- Primary completion31 Aug 2022
- Study completion31 Aug 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Multiple MyelomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This is a single-arm, open-label, prospective clinical study using a pre-post self-controlled design. All eligible patients received the same intervention of Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Shu Deng, Principal investigator, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614243
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2021-K-263-01
- Other IDs
- 2021ZB092
- Acronym
- ZFAS1-BIPN
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 18 May 2026
- Last updated
- 29 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared to protect the privacy and confidentiality of study participants. This study has a small sample size, and sharing individual-level data may increase the risk of participant re-identification. All aggregate study results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Study on the Intervention Effect of Roasted Nux Vomica on Bortezomib-Related Peripheral Neuropathy Based on lncRNA ZFAS1
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07614243
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ZFAS1-BIPN / 2021-K-263-01
- Keywords
- Multiple Myeloma, Neuroinflammation, Traditional Chinese Medicine, ZFAS1
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 22 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules in the treatment of BIPN in patients with multiple myeloma.
A total of 22 patients with multiple myeloma who developed peripheral neuropathy after receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy will be enrolled at the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. All patients will receive oral Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks.
The researchers will assess the severity of peripheral neuropathy assessed by the National Cancer Institute Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (NCI-CTCAE) version 4.0, traditional Chinese medicine symptom (TCM) scores, and neurotoxicity scores measured by the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy/Gynecologic Oncology Group-Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-NTx) scale at baseline (before treatment) and at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after starting treatment. The study will also explore the underlying mechanism of Roasted Nux Vomica in treating BIPN through the lncRNA ZFAS1 pathway.
This study has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Approval Number: 2021-K-263-01).
Detailed description
Study Background: Bortezomib is a first-line proteasome inhibitor for the treatment of multiple myeloma, but BIPN is one of its most common and dose-limiting adverse effects, which seriously affects the quality of life of patients and may lead to treatment discontinuation. Currently, there is no effective standard treatment for BIPN. Roasted Nux Vomica has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat pain and neurological disorders, and preliminary studies have shown its potential neuroprotective effects.
Study Design:This is a single-arm, open-label, prospective clinical study. A total of 22 eligible patients with multiple myeloma complicated with BIPN will be enrolled.
Intervention: All enrolled patients will receive oral Strychnos nux-vomica L. Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients will continue to receive their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period.
Outcome Measures
- Primary outcome: Change in NCI-CTCAE grade from baseline to weeks 2, 4, and 6.
- Secondary outcomes: Changes in TCM scores, FACT/GOG-NTx scale, and quality of life scores from baseline to weeks 2, 4, and 6.
- Exploratory outcome: Changes in the expression level of lncRNA ZFAS1 in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Ethical Considerations This study is conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki and has been approved by the Ethics Committee of the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University. All patients will provide written informed consent before enrollment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This is a single-arm, open-label, prospective clinical study using a pre-post self-controlled design. All eligible patients received the same intervention of Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules Intervention Group | Experimental | Drug: Roasted Nux Vomica CapsulesAll eligible patients with bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) received oral Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules at a dose of 0.4 g three times daily for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients continued to receive their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period. Efficacy assessments were performed at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, and 6 after treatment initiation. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 85 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Confirmed diagnosis of multiple myeloma Developed peripheral neuropathy after receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy Peripheral neuropathy meets the diagnostic criteria of bortezomib-induced peripheral neuropathy (BIPN) according to the 2015 Chinese Expert Consensus on the Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma Peripheral Neuropathy Aged between 18 and 85 years old Currently receiving bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen Able to understand and sign the written informed consent form
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Prior use of nerve-damaging medications such as lenalidomide or thalidomide Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal insufficiency (creatinine clearance ≤40 ml/min or serum creatinine ≥177 μmol/L) History of mental illness Known allergy or intolerance to Strychnos nux-vomica L. or any components of the study drug Pregnant or lactating women, or women planning to become pregnant Received other specific treatments for peripheral neuropathy within 4 weeks prior to enrollment Any medical condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may interfere with the study results or increase the risk to the participant
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted Nux Vomica CapsulesAlso: oral Strychnos Nux-vomica L.capsulesRoasted Nux Vomica Capsules is a hospital preparation approved by Zhejiang Provincial Medical Products Administration (Approval No.: Zhe Yao Zhi Zi Z20100263). Each capsule contains 0.2 g of processed Strychnos nux-vomica L. seed powder. Patients take 2 capsules (0.4 g) orally three times daily with warm water after meals for 6 consecutive weeks. All patients continue their original bortezomib-based chemotherapy regimen during the study period. | Drug | Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in NCI-CTCAE grade from Baseline to Week 6
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 after treatment initiation
Change in peripheral neuropathy grade as assessed by the NCI-CTCAE version 4.0. Grades range from 0 (no neuropathy) to 4 (life-threatening neuropathy).
1 secondary outcome
Change in FACT/GOG-NTx Neurotoxicity Score from Baseline to Week 6
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 after treatment initiation
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared to protect the privacy and confidentiality of study participants. This study has a small sample size, and sharing individual-level data may increase the risk of participant re-identification. All aggregate study results will be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Shu Deng principal investigator
The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Roasted Nux Vomica Capsules in people with Multiple Myeloma and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, run by The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University at 1 site in China.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in China. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in NCI-CTCAE grade from Baseline to Week 6 (time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4, and Week 6 after treatment initiation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 May 2026.