This is an observational study related to a medical device designed for the prevention of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN) in patients with gastrointestinal cancer. The primary objective is to collect data through interviews with patients experiencing OIPN symptoms to co-design the medical device prototype, incorporating the patient's perspective. Additionally, the study aims to identify clinical and usability patterns that will help optimize the design of a future clinical investigation assessing the safety and efficacy of the final device.
Main Hypothesis: The clinical data collected from patient interviews, along with their active participation in the co-design of the localized cooling medical device, likely in the form of gloves, will enable the design of both the functional prototype and the future clinical research on safety and efficacy. This approach will increase the likelihood of patient acceptance of the medical device treatment and help identify different patient profiles that could benefit the most from it. Secondary Hypotheses: 1. Patients will be able to easily adhere to the use of the device during chemotherapy. 2. The final glove design, in terms of materials and structure, will be suitable for commercial manufacturing and will have a viable demand among patients and healthcare providers. 3. There is no difference in treatment adherence between men and women or among people of different ages.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Clinical interviews with patients: These will be conducted by nursing staff with an approximate total of 50 patients during their treatment at the Hospital. Each interview will last 15 minutes. Under no circumstances will the patient be required to answer any question. Usability interviews and glove testing: 10 patients selected from the previous interviews will test different gloves with various textures and levels of stiffness. Additionally, other questions will be asked focusing on refining the design. This evaluation will help determine the most suitable materials for the device's manufacturing, achieving a balance between comfort, discretion and functionality.
Consorci Corporació Sanitària Parc Taulí
Sabadell, Barcelona, Spain
Co-design a medical device with patients to develop a solution that can prevent the onset of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy (OIPN)
Interviews will be conducted with patients to gather information on the clinical presentation of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy and its impact on patients' quality of life.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
Gain an in-depth understanding of the progression of OIPN symptoms.
It consists of understanding the evolution of symptoms of oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy through quality of life questionnaires. These quality of life questionnaires will include questions related to intensity, location, triggers, and recurrence of these symptoms.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
Ensure the usability of the device by assessing the patient's ability to adhere to treatment with a medical device.
The patients will try different gloves with various textures and levels of stiffness. Additionally, other questions different from those in the main study will be asked, focusing more on refining the design. This evaluation will help determine the most suitable materials for the device's manufacturing, achieving a balance between comfort, discretion, and functionality.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
Determine the design characteristics of the gloves.
The patients will receive three different designs of non-functional commercial gloves (which do not generate cold or heat through electronics). In some cases, these gloves may have been modified to exhibit certain properties (such as texture, breathability, or thickness). Additionally, different sizes will be available for each model to ensure a proper fit for the patient's hand.
Time frame: From baseline to 6 months
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