New cream and app aim to ease radiation burns for cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06441266
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a special cream (KeraStat) and a mobile app (MyCap) can help manage skin rashes caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Sixteen participants will apply the cream at least twice daily during radiation and use the app to report their symptoms. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical for a larger future study.
What this could mean
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Active substance
KeraStat cream (a protective emollient-based wound dressing applied topically)
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make it easier for patients to track and manage radiation skin rashes from home, improving comfort and reducing clinic visits.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (16 people) focused on feasibility, not on proving the cream works. The results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States