New dressing may prevent radiation treatment delays for breast cancer patients

NCT ID NCT02839473

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special dressing (Hydrosorb) is better than a water-based spray at managing skin irritation from radiation therapy in 278 women with breast cancer. The goal was to prevent skin damage from getting worse and avoid interruptions in radiation treatment. Patients with early signs of skin redness or peeling were enrolled and their skin, pain, and quality of life were tracked.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre René Huguenin

    Saint-Cloud, 92210, France

  • Institut Curie

    Paris, 75005, France

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