The effect of Mepilex Lite dressings on skin reactions in breast cancer patients treated with radiation therapy after having had a mastectomy.

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: Radiation-induced moist desquamation of the skin; Breast Cancer; Skin - Dermatological conditions; Cancer - Breast

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000718943
• Lead Sponsor: Molnlycke Healthcare LTD

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

All women receiving post-mastectomy radiation therapy for breast cancer.

Exclusion Criteria

Women with previous RT or systemic disease are excluded. Women who are unable to come back to the department for more skin assessments once a week after treatment has been completed until the final check-up at 6 weeks are also excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified