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NCT05246670

PEA for the Relief of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

Active, enrolled Phase 2 Results posted Last updated 22 September 2025
What this trial tests

Phase 2 trial testing Palmidrol in Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in 88 participants. Participants enrolled and being followed up; not accepting new ones.

Timeline
16 May 2022
Primary endpoint
12 February 2024
28 February 2026

Quick facts

Lead sponsorAcademic and Community Cancer Research United
PhasePhase 2
StatusActive, enrolled
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Allocationrandomized
Designparallel
Maskingdouble
Primary purposesupportive care
Enrollment88
Start date16 May 2022
Primary completion12 February 2024
Estimated completion28 February 2026
Sites10 locations across United States

Drugs / interventions tested

Conditions studied

Sponsor

Academic and Community Cancer Research United — full company profile →

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy or Hematopoietic and Lymphoid Cell Neoplasm. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Results — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Per-arm endpoint measurements with 95% confidence intervals where reported. Source: trial results section.

Mean Change in Quality of Life Questionnaire - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy 20 (CIPN20) Score Primary · 8 weeks

Will be scored and summarized at each time point for each patient. The change from baseline to 8 weeks will then be calculated for each patient. The mean, standard deviation, and median (range) of the change will be calculated for each PEA arm and the combined placebo arm. The difference in change scores between each PEA arm and the combined placebo will be estimated along with a 95% confidence interval. For the primary analysis, the CIPN20 analysis dataset will include all eligible patients who are randomized, initiated treatment, and completed the baseline questionnaire. For patients who go

GroupValue95% CI
Lower-dose PEA-4.2± 5.42
Higher-dose PEA-6.3± 12.24
Combined Placebo-6.4± 7.50
Number of Participants Experiencing Grade 3+ Adverse Events Secondary · 8 weeks

Adverse events by patient will be summarized by frequencies and severity using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version (v)5.0. The proportion of patients who experience at least one grade 3+ adverse event (regardless of attribution) will be reported. The overall adverse event rates for grade 3 or higher adverse events will be compared across the three arms (the two PEA arms and combined placebo).

GroupValue95% CI
Lower-dose PEA2
Higher-dose PEA0
Combined Placebo2
Mean Change of Quality of Life Secondary · 8 weeks

Will be assessed by Question 3, patient-reported outcomes-quality of life (PRO-QOL). The mean and standard deviation of the change will be reported for each PEA arm and the combined placebo arm. Additional analysis using data collected from the Symptom Experience Diary may be performed. For patients who go off protocol treatment before 8 weeks, the question 3 response at their final observation will be used to calculate the change. For patients who do not have any post baseline data, they will be considered to have no change from baseline. Question 3 of the PRO-QOL is a 10 point scale asking p

GroupValue95% CI
Lower-dose PEA0.6± 2.71
Higher-dose PEA0.6± 2.73
Combined Placebo-0.6± 1.91

Adverse events — posted to ClinicalTrials.gov

Time frame: 2 months. Reporting threshold: 0%. Adverse-event reports describe events observed during the trial — not all are caused by the drug.

Lower-dose PEA
Serious: 2/29 (7%)
Deaths: 0/29
Higher-dose PEA
Serious: 0/30 (0%)
Deaths: 0/30
QD Placebo
Serious: 2/14 (14%)
Deaths: 0/14
BID Placebo
Serious: 0/15 (0%)
Deaths: 0/15

Serious adverse events (4 terms)

ReactionSystemLower-dose PEAHigher-dose PEAQD PlaceboBID Placebo
DizzinessNervous system disorders
Infections and infestations - Other, specifyInfections and infestations
Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhageGastrointestinal disorders
Superior vena cava syndromeVascular disorders
Other adverse events (25 terms — click to expand)

ReactionSystemLower-dose PEAHigher-dose PEAQD PlaceboBID Placebo
DiarrheaGastrointestinal disorders
NauseaGastrointestinal disorders
FatigueGeneral disorders
AnorexiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
AnxietyPsychiatric disorders
Back painMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
ConstipationGastrointestinal disorders
DepressionPsychiatric disorders
DizzinessNervous system disorders
Dry mouthGastrointestinal disorders
EczemaSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
FallInjury, poisoning and procedural complications
HeadacheNervous system disorders
Hot flashesVascular disorders
HyperhidrosisSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
HypocalcemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
HypokalemiaMetabolism and nutrition disorders
Infections and infestations - Other, specifyInfections and infestations
LethargyNervous system disorders
Muscle crampMusculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Non-cardiac chest painGeneral disorders
PalpitationsCardiac disorders
Peripheral sensory neuropathyNervous system disorders
Rash maculo-papularSkin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
VomitingGastrointestinal disorders

Most-reported serious reactions: Dizziness, Infections and infestations - Other, specify, Lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Superior vena cava syndrome.

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05246670 adverse events section.

Sponsor's own description

This phase II trial tests whether PEA works to relieve the symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with cancer. Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy refers to a nerve problem that causes pain, numbness, tingling, or muscle weakness in different parts of the body, and is caused by chemotherapy. PEA may be useful against bothersome nerve symptoms.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. The Prospects of Palmitylethanolamide in Tumor Prevention and Treatment.
    Pan Y, Wei P, Li Z, Wang J, et al · · 2026 · PMID 41890819 · DOI 10.2147/jir.s549752

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