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Comparing RadiaPlexRx Hydrogel and Standard-of-Care for Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients
This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.
First Received: May 31, 2007   Last Updated: March 12, 2009   History of Changes
Sponsored by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Information provided by: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00481884
  Purpose

Primary Objective:

To determine if RadiaPlexRx Hydrogel can reduce the development of grade 2 or higher radiation dermatitis in breast cancer from adjuvant radiation when compared to a petroleum-based gel (Aquaphor) commonly used as best supportive care.


Condition Intervention Phase
Radiation Dermatitis
Other: RadiaPlexRx Gel
Other: Aquaphor Gel
Phase III

Genetics Home Reference related topics: breast cancer
MedlinePlus related topics: Breast Cancer Cancer Radiation Therapy
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Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Treatment, Randomized, Single Blind (Investigator), Active Control, Single Group Assignment, Efficacy Study
Official Title: Phase III Trial to Compare RadiaPlexRx Hydrogel and Standard-of-Care for Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

Further study details as provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • To compare 2 skin gels to find out which one is more effective at preventing and relieving symptoms (such as redness, dryness, sensitivity, and soreness) of breast skin affected by radiation. [ Time Frame: 3 Years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment: 92
Study Start Date: May 2007
Estimated Primary Completion Date: May 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
Arms Assigned Interventions
1: Experimental
RadiaPlexRx Gel for application to one half of irradiated breast skin, determined by a randomization process.
Other: RadiaPlexRx Gel
RadiaPlexRx Gel: The treated breast is divided into two vertical halves during the simulation using skin marker (medial and lateral halves). Patients are given detailed instructions to apply RadiaPlexRx gel topically 3 Times Daily to one half of the irradiated breast skin and the control, Aquaphor gel, to the other half of irradiated breast skin. This is determined through randomization process.
2: Active Comparator
Aquaphor Gel for application to one half of irradiated breast skin, determined by a randomization process.
Other: Aquaphor Gel
Aquaphor Gel: The treated breast is divided into two vertical halves during the simulation using skin marker (medial and lateral halves). Patients are given detailed instructions to apply Aquaphor gel topically 3 Times Daily to one half of the irradiated breast skin and the experimental, RadiaPlexRx gel, to the other half of irradiated breast skin. This is determined through randomization process.

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  Eligibility

Genders Eligible for Study:   Female
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Patient has histologically-confirmed carcinoma of breast (all subtypes are permitted)
  2. Patient has breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy) for breast cancer with negative surgical margin
  3. Stage Tis,0-3 N0-2 M0
  4. Patient will receive irradiation of whole breast. An additional field to treat the supraclavicular / axillary apex lymphatics is allowed, but a separate field to treat the internal mammary chain nodes is not allowed
  5. The breast will receive radiation dose greater than or equal to 50 Gy, with or without a boost field to give additional dose to the tumor bed
  6. Patient wears bras with cup size larger than A
  7. Patient signs informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Breast cancer treatment with mastectomy
  2. Stage T4 breast cancer
  3. Patient will require the use of tissue-equivalent bolus during radiation treatment or double treatment of junctions of radiation treatment fields
  4. Patient will require treatment to the internal mammary chain lymph node bed using a separate radiation electron field
  5. Patient is planned for partial-breast irradiation or Mammo-site treatment.
  6. Patient has unhealed wound or rash in the radiation field
  7. Patient has allergy to RadiaPlexRx or aloe vera
  8. Patient has systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma that increases the risk of radiation dermatitis development
  9. Patient will receive concurrent chemotherapy with radiation. (Patient is allowed to take concurrent hormonal therapy or Herceptin® [Trastuzumab])
  10. Planned accelerated fractionation.
  11. Planned radiation therapy to the bilateral breasts
  12. Planned breast irradiation in the prone position
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00481884

Locations
United States, Texas
U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
Sponsors and Collaborators
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Tse-Kuan Yu, MD, PhD U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Additional Information:
No publications provided

Responsible Party: U.T. M.D. Anderson Cancer Center ( Tse-Kuan Yu, MD PhD/Asst. Professor )
Study ID Numbers: 2006-0827
Study First Received: May 31, 2007
Last Updated: March 12, 2009
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00481884     History of Changes
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center:
Breast Cancer
Radiation Dermatitis
RadiaPlexRx Gel
Aquaphor

Study placed in the following topic categories:
Skin Diseases
Wounds and Injuries
Disorders of Environmental Origin
Radiodermatitis
Breast Neoplasms
Radiation Injuries
Breast Diseases
Dermatitis

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Skin Diseases
Wounds and Injuries
Disorders of Environmental Origin
Radiodermatitis
Breast Neoplasms
Radiation Injuries
Breast Diseases
Dermatitis

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