Simple leg position change may reduce radiation burns in vulvar cancer

NCT ID NCT05014191

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: King Hussein Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether lying with legs straight or bent (frog-leg) during radiation therapy for vulvar cancer affects skin burns. Twenty women with early-stage vulvar cancer took part. The goal was to see which position causes fewer skin side effects and whether it shortens treatment time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: radiation therapy (VMAT) with positioning change
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that a simple change in leg position during radiation reduces skin burns and treatment delays for vulvar cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, single-center study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The benefit of positioning may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiation injury vulva cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RADIATION TOXICITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

King Hussein Cancer Center

Amman, Amman Governorate, 11941, Jordan

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