Can a simple cream shield cancer patients from radiation burns?

NCT ID NCT07492654

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a cream called triethanolamine (Trolamine) can prevent or reduce vaginal inflammation caused by radiation therapy in cervical cancer patients. About 238 women will either use the cream daily during radiotherapy plus routine care, or receive routine care alone. Researchers will check for vaginitis severity and healing rates up to 90 days after treatment ends.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

triethanolamine cream (Trolamine/Biafine)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful vaginal inflammation during radiation therapy for cervical cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a phase 4 trial, but it's not yet recruiting. The cream may not reduce vaginitis better than routine care, and side effects like irritation are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer mucositis vaginitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.