Morphine gel may ease radiation burn pain

NCT ID NCT07207889

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a morphine gel can help with pain from severe radiation-induced skin irritation (radiodermatitis) in the perineal area. Researchers reviewed records of 17 patients who used the gel. The goal was to see if pain decreased and if it helped avoid breaks in radiation treatment.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
morphine gel
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a new way to manage severe skin pain from radiation therapy, possibly reducing the need for strong painkillers.
What could go wrong
This was a small, retrospective study with only 17 patients, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel's effectiveness is not yet proven in larger trials.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Curie

    Paris, 75248, France