Can a simple cream prevent radiation burns? new trial aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07357506

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two skin-protective strategies—a fragrance-free emollient plus foam dressing versus a silicone-based barrier film—in 104 head and neck cancer patients receiving TomoTherapy. The goal is to see which approach better prevents or reduces painful radiation dermatitis. Both products are affordable and widely available, so if one works well, it could become a new standard of care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: fragrance-free emollient and silicone-based barrier film
What this could lead to: If successful, this could establish a simple, affordable standard for preventing painful skin reactions during radiation therapy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial (104 participants) comparing two supportive care products, not a new treatment. Results may not apply to all radiation techniques or cancer types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatitis head and neck cancer head and neck carcinoma Head and Neck Neoplasms

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HEAD AND NECK CANCER

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