Radiodermatitis
MONDO:0043771A cutaneous inflammatory reaction occurring as a result of exposure to biologically effective levels of ionizing radiation.
Also known as: dermatitis radiation, radiation dermatitis, radiation-induced dermatitis, radiodermatitis, Dermatitides, radiation recall, Dermatitides, radiation-induced, Radiodermatitides, dermatitis, radiation induced
41 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a sticky film shield breast cancer patients from radiation burns in tropical heat?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a silicone film called Mepitel Film can prevent radiation dermatitis — painful skin irritation — in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy in Singapore's hot and humid weather. About 60 adults who have had breast cancer surgery and are schedu…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic cream shield cancer patients from radiation burns?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a cream made from inactivated Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria to prevent skin injury in 40 breast or head/neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The cream is applied three times daily to the radiation area. The main goal is to see if it is safe an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a common antiseptic spray stop radiation burns in cancer patients?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a chlorhexidine spray can prevent severe skin reactions caused by radiation therapy in people with nasopharyngeal cancer. About 148 participants will use the spray or a placebo during their treatment. The goal is to see if the spray reduces the chance of …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangxi Provincial Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a simple cream shield cancer patients from radiation burns?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a cream called Pinoxin to see if it can prevent skin injuries caused by radiation therapy in cancer patients. About 202 adults receiving high-dose radiation will be randomly assigned to use either Pinoxin or a placebo cream. The main goal is to see if Pinoxin low…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cream may stop radiation burns in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cream made from amino acids to prevent skin damage caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 40 participants will use the cream during their radiation treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces skin redness, pain, and treatment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Common pain gel could shield cancer patients from radiation burns
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gel containing diclofenac, a common anti-inflammatory drug, can prevent severe skin irritation caused by radiation therapy. About 156 adults with head/neck or breast cancer will apply the gel or a placebo to the treated skin three times daily during the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Cockroach extract may shield cancer patients from radiation burns
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a liquid made from cockroach extract (Meilian Fuxin) to prevent severe skin damage in head and neck cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. About 60 participants will apply the solution to their skin during treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces the ris…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hydrogel aims to stop radiation burns in breast cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests a hydrogel made from bacterial cellulose and coconut oil monolaurin to prevent severe skin reactions in Filipino women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. About 54 participants will apply either the hydrogel or a placebo cream daily. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of the Philippines • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a common supplement shield breast cancer patients from radiation burns?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking alpha lipoic acid, a common antioxidant supplement, can prevent or reduce skin irritation caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. Researchers will enroll 40 women with early-stage breast cancer who are scheduled for radiation. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Taurine supplement may soothe radiation burns
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking taurine granules before daily radiation can reduce painful mouth sores and skin burns in 160 head and neck cancer patients. Half get taurine, half get a placebo, and researchers track side effect severity. If effective, it could offer a simple, low…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light therapy may soothe radiation burns in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special light therapy can reduce skin damage caused by radiation treatment in women with breast cancer. 60 women who have had breast-conserving surgery and are scheduled for radiation will either receive standard skin care alone or standard care plus po…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New cream plus light therapy aims to heal radiation burns in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cream made from Prussian blue nanoparticles, combined with a special light therapy, to heal severe (grade III) radiation skin burns in head and neck cancer patients. The cream works by mopping up harmful molecules and, when activated by light, produces gent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New dressing combo aims to soothe anal pain during rectal cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special dressing (Mepilex Lite) placed inside the anal canal, combined with a pain-relieving suppository (indomethacin), can better treat acute radiation dermatitis—painful, red, or ulcerated skin—caused by radiotherapy for rectal cancer. About 274 adul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qianfoshan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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AI aims to end Skin-Tone bias in dermatology
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately classify skin pigment, sun sensitivity (phototype), and sun damage from standard photos of the arm. Researchers will enroll 1,500 adults from diverse backgrounds, combining objective color measurements, expert a…
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen therapy under scrutiny: could it harm cancer Survivors' DNA?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether repeated sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can damage DNA in people who have had radiation for cancer. HBOT is used to help heal tissues damaged by radiation, but it also creates reactive oxygen molecules that might harm DNA. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Does cannabis mess with your sleep and light sensitivity? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cannabis use and stopping it affect sleep, daily body rhythms, and sensitivity to light in healthy young adults aged 18-25. Researchers will compare regular cannabis users with non-users using sleep monitors, light tests, and pupil measurements. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC