Could a simple cream ease radiation skin woes for breast cancer patients?

NCT ID NCT06966388

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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

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

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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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

Virginia Commonwealth University
RECRUITING

Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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