Efficacy of cryotherapy in the prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Hsiu-Yu TaiLee-Yuan LinTsai-Wei HuangMade Satya Nugraha GautamaPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2024)
Cryotherapy demonstrates a pronounced preventive effect against the development of CIPN, providing substantial symptomatic relief and quality of life improvements for patients undergoing chemotherapy. The administration of cryotherapy through the use of frozen gloves and socks, or continuous-flow cooling systems, optimally initiated 15 min prior to and concluded 15 min following chemotherapy, is recommended for achieving maximum therapeutic efficacy.