A Global Survey on the Utilization of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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A Global Survey on the Utilization of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy for the Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

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Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a serious side effect that is highly prevalent among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. There is a growing use of cryotherapy (CryTx) and compression therapy (ComTx) to prevent CIPN at cancer centers worldwide. In this study, we examined the awareness and recommendation of these modalities and evaluated factors associated with awareness. In addition, we investigated the type of technology utilized, barriers to implementation, and perceived adverse events of CryTx and ComTx.

Methods: Active members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care of Cancer (MASCC) were invited to complete an electronic survey that was sent via SurveyMonkey between September to October 2021. The survey assessed participants’ awareness, recommendation, usage, barriers to utilization, and perceived adverse events of CryTx and ComTx. Descriptive statistics and multiple logistic regression were utilized to analyze findings.

Results: Out of 184 participants, 70.1% were physicians, 73.4% had over 10 years of practice, and 49.5% were practicing in an outpatient setting. While more than half (63.3%) of participants indicated awareness of CryTx for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy, less than a quarter (22.8%) indicated recommendation in their practice setting. Factors associated with higher awareness of CryTx for patients receiving taxanes include living in Europe (OR=2.69, 95% CI [1.28-5.64], p=0.009), not practicing in an inpatient setting (OR=3.15, 95% CI [1.45-6.85], p=0.004), and self-identifying as non-physician (OR=2.40, 95% CI [1.03-4.37], p=0.041). Commercial cooling (31.5%) and compression (16.8%) gloves and socks were the most used modalities for CryTx and ComTx, respectively. The most identified barriers to CryTx and ComTx utilization include insufficient evidence (53.5%), logistics (34.8%), and patient discomfort (23.4%). Redness/irritation of skin (27.7%) and numbness/tingling (24.5%) accounted for about half of the perceived adverse events associated with use of CryTx and ComTx.

Conclusion: Results of our global survey illustrated that there are varying modes in the delivery of CryTx and ComTx among cancer centers around the world. Education of the utilization of CryTx and ComTx, in addition to efficacy and implementation studies, are needed to close the gap between awareness and implementation in clinical practice.

chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

MASCC

cryotherapy

compression therapy

cancer

supportive care

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a serious side effect that is highly prevalent among cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. It can lead to unwanted symptoms such as numbness and paresthesia which can reduce quality of life and cause treatment delay and/ or discontinuation.¹ Several chemotherapy agents are known to be associated with CIPN; these agents include taxanes (e.g. paclitaxel), platinum agents (e.g. oxaliplatin), and vinca alkaloids (e.g. vincristine).² Currently, guidelines are available for managing CIPN caused by paclitaxel and oxaliplatin. However, there is a lack of effective strategies for the prevention of CIPN caused by these agents. The ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) guidelines recommend assessing the risk and benefit of agents known to cause CIPN in patients with underlying neuropathy and those with comorbidities that predispose them to neuropathy.³ Moreover, the guidelines indicate that cryotherapy and compression therapy may prevent CIPN symptoms, but due to limited studies, make no recommendation regarding their utilization outside of the context of clinical trials.³ Other guidelines, such as the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) guidelines state the cryotherapy and compression therapy can be considered as preventive strategies for CIPN.⁴

Cryotherapy refers to the cooling of the extremities by administering cold therapy (icepacks, wearable garments, etc.) while the patient is receiving chemotherapy.^1,3,4 Compression therapy, on the other hand, refers to wearing stockings or gloves to reduce the microvascular flow while the patient is receiving chemotherapy.^1,3,4 It is thought that the vasoconstrictive effect of these methods will limit the local effect of chemotherapy. These novel preventive strategies are being used at some centers in an attempt to prevent CIPN caused by paclitaxel and oxaliplatin.

Over the past decade, several studies were published to assess the efficacy and safety of various cryotherapy and compression therapy in preventing CIPN.^5–7 However, there is a lack of literature investigating the awareness and degree of implementation of these methods in clinical settings. Thus, the current study was designed to characterize the current practices of how cryotherapy and compression therapies are used. The objective of this research was to examine the awareness and the prevalence of recommendations regarding cryotherapy and compression therapy among oncology healthcare professionals. In addition, we sought to investigate the type of cryotherapy and compression therapy technology utilized, factors associated with its use, barriers for implementing these modalities in clinical practice, and perceived adverse events.

Study Design

This is a cross-sectional survey administered to active members of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care of Cancer (MASCC), a global society of health care professionals and researchers in cancer supportive care. This study was exempt by University of California, Irvine Investigational Review Board and a waiver of informed consent was obtained.

Participant Eligibility Criteria

All active MASCC members were eligible to receive an invitation to the survey via email. We excluded survey responses with incomplete responses and those completed by participants who did not self-identify as clinicians caring for patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy.

Data Collection

Investigators of this study (A.C., M.L., K.R., C.L.) drafted the survey questions which were then assessed for appropriateness by clinicians in the field, prior to circulation (Appendix I). The 19-question survey was built electronically using SurveyMonkey. The survey was divided into two parts, with the first part consisting of four demographic questions and the second consisting of 15 questions in four different sections: (i) The first section (five items) inquired about awareness of data suggesting that cryotherapy and compression can be used in patients receiving taxane-based and oxaliplatin-based chemotherapy; (ii) The second section (four items) asked if participants or others in their practice recommend cryotherapy and compression therapy in patients receiving taxane and oxaliplatin; (iii) The third section (four items) asked about the type of technology used to deliver these modalities and the duration of their administration; (iv) The last section (two items) assessed barriers to usage and perceived adverse effects associated with these modalities. The survey contained multiple choice questions supplemented with open-ended responses for participants to provide additional responses. The electronic survey was sent to active members of MASCC via email on September 27th, 2021 and was open for one month. Two follow-up reminders were sent at the two week and four-week marks.

Study Endpoints

The primary endpoint was the proportion of participants who were aware of the effectiveness of cryotherapy and compression therapy for the prevention of taxane and oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy. Secondary endpoints included characteristics associated with cryotherapy and compression therapy awareness, the proportion of participants and their colleagues who recommended cryotherapy and compression therapy at their practice setting, the type of cryotherapy and compression therapy technology used, characteristics associated with the type of technology utilized, the duration of usage before and after chemotherapy administration, barriers to utilization and implementation, and perceived adverse events of cryotherapy and compression therapy.

Statistical Analysis

Descriptive statistics was used to summarize responses to each item. Categorical data is presented as counts and percentages. Chi-square test or Fisher's exact test was conducted for cross-sectional analyses to determine univariate associations between participant characteristics and awareness as well as types of technology utilized and barriers to implementation. A multivariable logistic regression model was subsequently performed to evaluate participant characteristics associated with higher awareness of cryotherapy and compression therapy. A two-sided p value < 0.05 was considered significant. All statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS Version 28.

Study and participant characteristics

The survey was sent to 2,480 MASCC members and a total of 218 (8.8%) members responded. Twenty-eight responses were excluded due to incomplete survey sections and an additional six responses were excluded due to participants not self-identifying as clinicians caring for patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy, leaving 184 responses eligible for analysis. Overall, 85% of the members who responded were from Asia (33.2%), Europe (31.0%), and the United States (21.2%). Almost three quarters of the participants were physicians (70.1%), 73.4% had more than 10 years of practice, and about half (49.5%) were practicing in an outpatient setting (Table 1). When questioned about the type of patients seen in their practice setting, the majority (73.4%) reported that they saw patients receiving both taxane and oxaliplatin chemotherapy in their practice settings.

Table 1

Participant Demographics (N = 184)
Demographics	%(n)
Professional Role
Physician	70.1% (129)
Advanced Practice Provider (NP, PA)	10.9% (20)
Nurse	10.9% (20)
Pharmacist	5.4% (10)
Physical Therapist	2.2% (4)
Dietitian	0.5% (1)
Years of practice
More than 10 years	73.4% (135)
6–10 Years	20.1% (37)
Less than a year	5.4% (10)
1–5 Years	1.1% (2)
Location of practice
Asia	33.2% (61)
Europe	31% (57)
USA	21.2% (39)
Australia	5.4% (10)
Canada	3.3% (6)
South America	2.2% (4)
Africa	1.6% (3)
Central America	1.1% (2)
Middle East	1.1% (2)
Type of Practice Setting
Outpatient Oncology	49.5% (91)
Inpatient/Hospital	21.2% (39)
University/Research	25.5% (47)
Both Inpatient and Outpatient	3.3% (6)
Home Health	0.5% (1)

Awareness of effectiveness of Cryotherapy and Compression therapy

Approximately two-thirds (63.3%) of the participants indicated awareness of data suggesting that cryotherapy might decrease taxane-induced CIPN while 39.7% indicated awareness of data suggesting that compression therapy might decrease the effect of taxane-induced CIPN. 31% indicated awareness of a combination of cryotherapy and compression therapy to decrease the effect of taxane-induced CIPN. In addition, 31% of participants indicated awareness of cryotherapy being used with patients receiving oxaliplatin (Table 2).

Table 2

Participant Awareness and Recommendation of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy (N = 184)
	Taxane			Oxaliplatin
	Cryotherapy	Compression	Both	Cryotherapy	Compression	Both
Awareness	63.6% (117)	39.7% (73)	31% (57)	31% (57)	N/A	N/A
Participant Recommends	22.8% (42)	1.6% (3)	11.4% (21)	7.1% (13)	4.3% (8)	4.9% (9)
Colleague Recommends	16.8% (31)	2.2% (4)	8.2% (15)	4.9% (9)	1.6% (3)	6% (11)

Factors associated with higher awareness of cryotherapy for patients receiving taxane chemotherapy include living in Europe (OR = 2.69, 95% CI [1.28–5.64], p = 0.009), not practicing in an inpatient setting (OR = 3.15, 95% CI [1.45–6.85], p = 0.004), and self-identifying as non-physician (OR = 2.40, 95% CI [1.03–4.37], p = 0.041) (Table 3). There were no significant predictors of awareness of cryotherapy for patients receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy (Table S1). Similarly, there were no significant predictors of awareness of compression therapy for patients receiving taxane chemotherapy (Table S1).

Table 3

Logistic Regression Model for Characteristics Associated with Awareness of Cryotherapy for Prevention of Taxane-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (N = 184)
	OR	95% CI	P-value
Location: Europe	2.686	1.279–5.641	0.009
Setting: Non-inpatient	3.154	0.146–0.690	0.004
Profession: Non-physician	2.398	0.229–0.970	0.041

Recommending Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy to patients

Approximately one quarter (22.8%) of participants indicated recommendation of cryotherapy for taxane chemotherapy while only 7.1% indicated recommendation for oxaliplatin chemotherapy. 16.8% of participants indicated that their colleagues recommended cryotherapy for patients receiving taxane chemotherapy while 4.9% indicated that their colleagues recommended cryotherapy for patients receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy (Table 2).

1.6% of participants indicated recommendation of compression therapy for taxane chemotherapy and 4.3% for oxaliplatin chemotherapy. 2.2% of participants indicated that their colleagues recommend compression therapy for patients receiving taxane chemotherapy and 1.6% indicated that their colleagues recommend cryotherapy for patients receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy (Table 2).

11.4% and 4.9% indicated that they recommend both cryotherapy and compression therapy for patients receiving taxane and oxaliplatin chemotherapy, respectively. 8.2% indicated that their colleagues recommend both modalities for patients receiving taxane while 6% indicated that their colleagues recommend both modalities for patients receiving oxaliplatin (Table 2).

Technology and Administration of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy

Commercial cooling gloves and socks (31.5%) and compression gloves and socks (16.8%) were the most commonly used modalities for cryotherapy and compression therapy, respectively (Table 4). 3.3% of participants indicated using surgical gloves that were a size smaller as a form of compression therapy. In Europe, 40.5% of participants used commercial gloves and socks while 8.3% used bags with ice (p = 0.005). In comparison, 29.2% of participants used bags of ice while 9.5% used commercial gloves and socks (p = 0.082) in the United States (Table S2).

17.4% of participants initiate cryotherapy and compression therapy half an hour before chemotherapy administration, 4.3% one-hour prior, and 2.7% 15 minutes prior (Table 4). 13% continued cryotherapy and compression therapy half an hour after chemotherapy administration, 6% for one hour, and 2.7% for 15 minutes.

Table 4

Mode and Duration of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy (N = 184)
	% (n)
Cryotherapy
Bag with Ice	21.7% (40)
Commercial Cooling gloves and socks	31.5% (58)
Hilotherm	1.1% (2)
Compression Therapy
Compression gloves and Socks	16.8% (31)
Compression Bandaging	9.2% (17)
Surgical Gloves	3.3% (6)
Manual Therapy	0.5% (1)
Device	0.5% (1)
Time Before Administration
15 Minutes	2.7% (5)
Half an Hour	17.4% (32)
One Hour	4.3% (8)
Time After Administration
15 Minutes	2.7% (5)
Half an Hour	13% (24)
One Hour	6% (11)

Barriers to Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy Utilization

The most identified barriers to cryotherapy and compression therapy usage include insufficient evidence for efficacy (53.5%), logistics (34.8%), & patient discomfort (23.4%) (Fig. 1). Other barriers include concern for complications (11.4%), potential hazards such as ice melting causing slips and falls (7.6%), concern about making treatment less effective (3.8%), and lack of knowledge (3.3%). There were no significant predictors between participant demographics and barriers to utilization for insufficient evidence and logistics (Table S3).

Perceived Adverse Events Associated with Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy

Redness/irritation of skin (27.7%) and numbness/tingling (24.5%) accounted for about half of the perceived adverse events associated with use of cryotherapy and compression therapy (Fig. 2). 10.9% and 4.9% noted frostbites and blisters as perceived adverse events, respectively.

This study investigated the awareness and utilization of cryotherapy and compression therapy for taxane and oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy. Overall, there was relatively high awareness and recommendation of cryotherapy compared to compression therapy among participants. Awareness for the use of cryotherapy for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy was highest among participants living in Europe, identifying as non-physicians, and not practicing in an inpatient setting. The higher awareness of cryotherapy can be attributed to the multiple published studies investigating cryotherapy compared to compression therapy.^5,8,9 Very few studies compared one cryotherapy versus compression therapy for prevention of CIPN. One study compared the efficacy of cryotherapy using frozen gloves and compression therapy using surgical gloves in preventing paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy.¹⁰ The investigators found no significant difference in incidences of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy using cryotherapy or compression therapy.

Our results demonstrated that there are varying modes and methods in the delivery of cryotherapy and compression therapy among cancer centers around the world. Commercial cooling gloves and socks was the most used cryotherapy modality in Europe and bags with ice was the most used modality in the Unites States. Although compression therapy was not as commonly recommended as cryotherapy, compression gloves and socks were the most used compression therapy modality. Notable compression therapy methods include tight surgical gloves which provide a potentially more feasible and less costly option. There are limited studies that compared the efficacy of one modality versus the other for the prevention of CIPN. One study compared the efficacy of surgical gloves for compression therapy for the prevention of paclitaxel-induced peripheral neuropathy compared to bare hands.¹¹ The study found that the occurrence rate of sensory and motor peripheral neuropathy was lower in the surgical glove hand compared to the control hand (sensory neuropathy 21.4 vs. 76.1%; motor neuropathy 26.2 vs. 57.1%).¹¹

The survey data indicated that most participants initiate cryotherapy and compression therapy half an hour before chemotherapy administration and most continue for half an hour after the end of infusion. Most studies in the literature have initiated therapy 15 minutes before and continued 15 minutes after the end of infusion for cryotherapy.^{5–7, 9,10,12,13} Two studies investigating compression therapy both initiated half an hour before and continued half an hour after the end of infusion.^10,11 The shorter administration time of cryotherapy compared to compression therapy can be attributed to the increased risk of adverse events including discomfort with cooling. Additional factors may include infusion center chair time for these modalities in addition to the chemotherapy infusion time. This increased chair time may result in a reduction of the number of patients that a center is able to accommodate. Hence, future studies should investigate the need for administration of these modalities prior to and post chemotherapy administration as well as the efficacy of shorter durations of administration.

The most identified adverse events associated with the use of cryotherapy among our participants included redness and irritation of skin. Overall, studies in the literature noted minimal adverse events associated with the use of these modalities including redness and irritation of skin.^5,13,14 Although one-tenth of our participants indicated frostbite as an adverse event, current published studies in the literature have not reported such an adverse event.

While almost three-quarter of participants indicated awareness of cryotherapy for taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy, only one-quarter indicated recommendation in their practice setting. Insufficient evidence was the most identified barrier to implementation of cryotherapy and compression therapy. Current studies in the literature show mixed results regarding efficacy of cryotherapy. Additional phase III, randomized, controlled trials are needed to better validate safety and efficacy. Implementation studies are also needed to investigate the application of these modalities in clinical practice. The concept for such a trial has been approved by the United States National Cancer Institute; hopefully, this will clarify the benefits and risks of compression therapy versus cryo-compression therapy versus a control group.

This study had numerous strengths. This was a global survey of supportive care providers and included healthcare providers from various professions and practice settings. Although this study was not designed to assess the efficacy and safety of cryotherapy and compression therapy, it provides a novel perspective to the literature regarding the providers’ opinion of these modalities in clinical practice. This study was limited to MASCC members and response rate was low at 8.8% and, thus, may not represent views of all members. Higher awareness of cryotherapy and compression may also be a reflection of the increased knowledge and interest of MASCC members about cancer supportive care practices relative to non-members.

This study illustrated that the majority of survey participants are aware of the option of cryotherapy for the prevention of CIPN. Due to the limitations of the currently available clinical trial data, the recommendation for utilization cryotherapy in clinical practice is limited. A large prospective randomized study is currently under development, which, hopefully will define the true value of cryotherapy and/or compression therapy for diminishing taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy. Given the high burden of CIPN in the growing number of cancer survivors, additional prevention and therapeutic strategies are needed.

Funding: No funding was associated with this research
Conflicts of interest/Competing interests: There is no conflicts of interest of competing interest with this research
Availability of data and material: Data is available as requested
Authors' contributions: A.C., M.L., K.R., C.L. conceived and designed the study; A.C and A.E. conducted data collection and data analysis. All authors have contributed to manuscript writing and finalization.
Ethics approval: This study was exempt by University of California, Irvine Investigational Review Board for review.

Consent to participate: A waiver of informed consent was obtained from the University of California, Irvine Investigational Review Board.
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Technology and Administration of Cryotherapy and Compression Therapy

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