A DB Randomized Study of R1 and R2 WaterJel / AloeVera Jell in Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer

August 8, 2012 updated by: Dr Merav Ben-David, Water-Jel

Phase II, Double Blinded, Randomized Study of R1 and R2 (Waterjel) Verses Aloe Vera Jell for the Prevention and Treatment of Radiation Induced Dermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

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.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Ramat-Gan, Israel, 55555
        • Sheba Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

75

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Patient able to understand the study designed and cooperate with instructions of use.
  4. Patient able to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Woman with lactose allergy (lactose intolerance are eligible)
  2. Woman with known connective tissue disorder
  3. Woman with uncontrolled diabetes
  4. Patients receiving radiation protocol with 2.64 Gy/fx or 1.8 Gy/fx
  5. Woman who is unable to sign an informed consent

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Breast cancer patient receiving RT
Total dose:2Gy/Fx

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Water-Jel

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Merav Ben David, La Sheba Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 10, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

May 14, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 9, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 8, 2012

Last Verified

August 1, 2012

More Information

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Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 23267384

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