Radiation-induced skin dermatitis. Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Written informed consent to participate in the study Diagnosed with breast cancer and prescribed radiotherapy Age between 18 and 75 years No prior history of radiotherapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Breast cancer patients who have undergone mastectomy Pregnancy Presence of pre-existing or active skin diseases Incomplete radiotherapy treatment course History of radiotherapy to the thoracic region
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Clinical evaluation of the effectiveness of Eczacin skin repair cream on the mean time to onset of radiation-induced skin reactions in breast cancer patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery. Timepoint: Once weekly during the course of radiotherapy, and at two weeks and four months after completion of treatment. Method of measurement: Using the validated CTCAE v5.0 scale and comparison with the contralateral breast skin color. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluation of the association between the effectiveness of the skin repair cream and the incidence of radiation-induced dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery. Timepoint: Once weekly during the course of treatment, and at two weeks and four months after completion of radiotherapy. Method of measurement: CTCAE v5.0 scale.;Evaluation of the association between the effectiveness of the skin repair cream and the severity (grade) of radiation-induced dermatitis in breast cancer patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery. Timepoint: Once weekly during the course of treatment, and at two weeks and four months after completion of radiotherapy. Method of measurement: CTCAE v5.0 scale.;Evaluation of the association between the effectiveness of the skin repair cream and quality of life in breast cancer patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery. Timepoint: At the initiation of radiotherapy, at the completion of radiotherapy, and four months after completion of radiotherapy. Method of measurement: Validated EORTC QLQ-BR23 questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Babol University of Medical Sciences