Characterization and Treatment of Chemotherapy Neuropathy

The LED diode wavelength chosen for this study is 870 nanometers. When activated, the photon stimulator is preset to deliver 1800 Joules in a 7 minute treatment period. Patients will receive a total of 8 treatments, to both feet simultaneously, within a 14 day period depending on their schedule.

"For patients who receive the placebo treatment, the electronic control unit will be deactivated (i.e., no energy is delivered) even though the indicator lights will be illuminated when the power switch is turned to the ON position. Using this procedure, the research nurse who administers the treatments and collects the outcome data will be blinded to the patients' group assignment."