A DB Randomized Study of R1 and R2 WaterJel / AloeVera Jell in Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of topical R1 and R2 for prophylaxis of acute radiation dermatitis in patients with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
All women will be given two types of Jell. One should be applied immediately after radiation and the second one, 3 times every day. All women will complete detailed questionnaire every two weeks and will be evaluated by the treating team at the same time.All women will be evaluated two weeks after end of radiation period.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Breast cancer patient receiving RT Total dose:2Gy/Fx |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Woman with histologically confirmed breast cancer who underwent lumpectomy and requires adjuvant radiation therapy with 2 Gy/fx to a total dose of 50 Gy.
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Women who received neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy are eligible for the study. Three weeks is the minimal interval between chemotherapy and start of radiation therapy.
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Patient able to understand the study designed and cooperate with instructions of use.
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Patient able to sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
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Woman with lactose allergy (lactose intolerance are eligible)
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Woman with known connective tissue disorder
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Woman with uncontrolled diabetes
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Patients receiving radiation protocol with 2.64 Gy/fx or 1.8 Gy/fx
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Woman who is unable to sign an informed consent
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Sheba Medical Center | Ramat-Gan | Israel | 55555 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Water-Jel
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Merav Ben David, La Sheba Hospital
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
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