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[Vibratory perception threshold in normal volunteers]

F Oshita1, N Saijo, K Eguchi

  • 1Internal Medicine, National Cancer Center Hospital, Nippon Organon K. K.

Gan to Kagaku Ryoho. Cancer & Chemotherapy
|February 1, 1994
PubMed
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Vibratory perception threshold (VPT) testing shows potential for detecting chemotherapy-induced nerve damage. VPT increases with age and varies by hand, but is stable over time, suggesting its utility in monitoring peripheral neuropathy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Context:

  • Peripheral neuropathy is a common side effect of anti-cancer drugs.
  • Early detection of peripheral neuropathy is crucial for managing treatment and patient outcomes.
  • Vibratory perception threshold (VPT) is a quantitative sensory test measuring nerve function.

Purpose:

  • To assess the feasibility of using vibratory perception threshold (VPT) measurements for detecting anti-cancer drug-induced peripheral neuropathy in normal volunteers.
  • To establish normative data and identify factors influencing VPT measurements.

Summary:

  • A feasibility study involving 25 normal volunteers investigated VPT as a biomarker for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy.
  • VPT demonstrated an increase with age and was significantly higher in the dominant hand.

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  • VPT showed no significant variation within a day or week, but inter-examiner variability was noted in lower extremities.
  • The study concluded that standardized VPT measurement by a single examiner, focusing on a specific hand, is a promising method for detecting drug-induced peripheral neuropathy.

    • Impact:

    • This research highlights the potential of VPT as a reliable, non-invasive tool for early diagnosis and monitoring of peripheral neuropathy in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
    • Standardized VPT protocols can aid in personalized treatment adjustments and improve patient quality of life by mitigating nerve damage.
    • Further clinical validation is warranted to integrate VPT into routine cancer care protocols.