Cool cap could save hair during breast cancer chemo

NCT ID NCT05508984

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Providence Health & Services Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a special cooling cap, called the Amma system, can help women with early-stage breast cancer keep more of their hair during chemotherapy. Fifteen women will use the cap during each chemo session and answer questions about how satisfied they are. The goal is to see if the cap is practical and helpful enough to offer in more cancer clinics.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Amma Cooling Caps (a scalp cooling device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a practical way for breast cancer patients to keep more of their hair during chemotherapy, improving their comfort and self-image.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study with only 15 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The device might not work well for all hair types or chemotherapy regimens.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BREAST CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Providence Cancer Institute - Newberg Clinic

Newberg, Oregon, 97132, United States
Providence Oncology and Hematology Care - Westside

Portland, Oregon, 97225, United States
Providence Portland Medical Center

Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.