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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Institut Curie
Paris, 75248, France