Birch bark gel shows promise for healing radiation burns in breast cancer
NCT ID NCT05190770
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a gel made from birch bark extract (Oleogel-S10) can help heal skin burns caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. 18 women with moderate to severe radiation dermatitis used the gel along with a standard steroid cream. The goal was to see if the wound size shrank more quickly than with standard care alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Oleogel-S10 (birch bark extract gel) and triamcinolone acetonide cream
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new way to heal skin burns from radiation therapy faster and more comfortably for breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 18 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel may not work better than standard care, and skin irritation is possible.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All protocol activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States