Can a sticky film shield breast cancer patients from radiation burns in tropical heat?
NCT ID NCT07729423
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a silicone film called Mepitel Film can prevent radiation dermatitis — painful skin irritation — in breast cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy in Singapore's hot and humid weather. About 60 adults who have had breast cancer surgery and are scheduled for radiation will wear the film on their skin during treatment. Researchers will track how often the film needs replacement and compare skin reactions to data from a similar study in Canada.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a silicone film called Mepitel Film applied to the skin during radiation therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple way to prevent painful skin burns during radiation therapy, even in hot and humid climates.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study, not a large trial. The film may not stick well in heat and humidity, or it may not reduce skin reactions as hoped.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National University Hospital
RECRUITINGSingapore, Singapore
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