Cooler caps may keep hair on during chemo
NCT ID NCT04180579
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested if a scalp cooling cap set to a colder temperature than usual can safely prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 34 adults with stage I-III breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the lower temperature is safe and tolerable.
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10021, United States
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