To compare radiation dermatitis severity in irradiated skin protected by an agent verses uncovered skin based on photographs and track patient reported outcomes with use of the agent.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
14
Patients will be asked to start topical application of their allocated topical preparation on the area of skin that will be irradiated at the onset of radiation therapy, every day until skin symptoms subside (see patient information pamphlet). Apply twice per day and can be reapplied as skin symptoms arise or as needed. The amount of StrataXRT provided to each patient will be recorded throughout treatment.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
To compare radiation dermatitis severity in irradiated skin protected by an agent versus uncovered skin (internal control) based on photographs.
Time frame: First day of treatment and last day of radiation therapy (approximately 6 weeks, but will vary per patient) +/- 4 days
Patient reported outcomes
Patients will be asked to complete a survey at the end of study that will ask them to provide feedback on the agent used during their treatment.
Time frame: Upon study completion, on average 6 weeks, but will vary per patient
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