Could a simple cream ease radiation skin woes for breast cancer patients?
NCT ID NCT06966388
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study is testing whether breast cancer patients can apply azelaic acid cream twice daily during radiation treatment. The cream is meant to help with skin side effects from radiation. The study will enroll 33 adults with breast cancer who are about to start radiation therapy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
azelaic acid cream
What this could lead to
If this works, it could point toward a simple way to reduce skin irritation during radiation for breast cancer.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase pilot study with only 33 participants. It only tests if patients can use the cream twice daily, not whether it actually helps skin problems.
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Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITINGRichmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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