Silver shield: new dressing may prevent radiation burns in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06831084
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether a special silver-plated dressing can reduce severe skin reactions in breast cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. Seventeen patients wore the dressing during and for two weeks after treatment. The goal was to see if fewer patients developed painful skin peeling or redness.
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UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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