Herbal cream may soothe radiation burns in breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04650256

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Miami Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing a Chinese herbal cream (with 1% menthol) to see if it can temporarily relieve pain and itching on the chest after breast cancer radiotherapy. Forty women who have had a mastectomy and will receive radiation are being recruited. The cream is applied twice daily to the treated skin area.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chinese herbal cream with 1% menthol
What this could lead to: If it works, this cream could offer a simple, over-the-counter option to reduce skin pain and itching after radiotherapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The cream is meant for temporary relief, not a cure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast carcinoma breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SKIN TOXICITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Miami
RECRUITING

Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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