Topical Steroids & Bacterial Decolonization for Radiation Dermatitis
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether bacterial decolonization of the nares and
skin, topical steroid therapy, or a combination of the two regimens prior to treatment with
radiotherapy (RT) for breast and head and neck cancer patients can prevent grade 2 or higher
grade radiation dermatitis (RD) graded via the Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events
(CTCAE) scale and improve quality of life.