Clinical trials: Somatosensory Function
Colorectal Cancer
Phase II Study of Minocycline for Reducing Symptom Burden in Colorectal Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if minocycline can reduce numbness, pain, and/or loss of motor function in patients with colorectal cancer. In this study, minocycline will be compared to a placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01906008
- Testing
- Minocycline, Questionnaires, Sensory Test
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Normal Physiology
Sensory Afferents for Deep Pressure Sensation
Background: Much is known about how people perceive light touch, temperature, and pain. But less is known about how deep pressure is perceived. Deep pressure is an important part of many touch therapies, like massage therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03937778
- Testing
- Deep pressure block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)