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| Integra LifeSciences Corporation | INDUSTRY |
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The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Medihoney and Hydrophor on radiation dermatitis reactions in a group of women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. It is hoped that the outcome of this pilot study will provide evidence supporting the use of Medihoney in preventing and treating radiation dermatitis as well as sufficient preliminary data to expand this study to larger, federally funded research (R01) looking at the beneficial aspects of Medihoney across a spectrum of radiation dermatitis and mucositis in several disease settings.
Background: Radiation dermatitis, also known as radiodermatitis or radiation skin reaction, is a widely reported side effect of radiation therapy in cancer. The most common radiation therapy-induced side effect is acute skin reaction, which can range from mild erythema to confluent moist desquamation. Almost all patients receiving radiation therapy have a risk of developing radiation dermatitis (Trueman, 2012).
When not managed appropriately, radiation dermatitis can affect patients' physical functioning and quality of life. It can also cause pain and discomfort and may result in infection and/or interruption of treatment (Feight et al., 2011). An important role for oncology nurses is in educating, assessing, and monitoring patients for radiation dermatitis. Many nursing interventions are in use, including those based on tradition, physician preference, and published reports. In routine practice, most interventions for radiation dermatitis are institution-specific and not reliably evidence based.
At the investigators institution, Hydrophor (Aquaphor), an ointment containing petrolatum, mineral oil, ceresin, and lanolin alcohol is the current standard of care for preventing and treating radiation dermatitis. Some women under treatment for breast cancer report disliking the smell and/or texture of Hydrophor. Rarely reported side effects have included allergic reactions, burning, stinging, and/or redness. Honey is an ancient remedy that has most recently shown promising results in treating burns, oral infections, and promoting surgical wound healing and palliation. The topical application of honey has been reported to be advantageous in radiation mucositis (Biswal et al., 2003). In a continuing effort to identify those treatment options that can make the investigators patients more comfortable and reduce complications from radiation dermatitis, the investigators are interested in conducting a small pilot study comparing the effectiveness of a honey-based treatment (Medihoney) with that of the investigators current standard of care (Hydrophor).
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Hydrophor (Group A) | Active Comparator | Group A (current standard of care): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Hydrophor daily, starting at the onset of radiation therapy (RT) and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Hydrophor application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Hydrophor within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. |
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| MediHoney (Group B) | Experimental | Group B (study target): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Medihoney daily, starting at the onset of RT and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Medihoney application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Medihoney within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Hydrophor (Group A) | Biological |
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| Number of Participants Whom Received Medihoney Treatment and Were Analyzed Weekly for Skin Changes While Undergoing Radiation Therapy | The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Medihoney and Hydrophor on radiation dermatitis reactions in a group of women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. It is hoped that the outcome of this pilot study will provide evidence supporting the use of Medihoney in preventing and treating radiation dermatitis as well as sufficient preliminary data to expand this study to larger, federally funded research (R01) looking at the beneficial aspects of Medihoney across a spectrum of radiation dermatitis and mucositis in several disease settings. | 12 months |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Elizabeth Nichols, MD | University of Maryland, College Park | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| University of Maryland | Baltimore | Maryland | 21201 | United States |
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| FG000 | Hydrophor (Group A) | Group A (current standard of care): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Hydrophor daily, starting at the onset of radiation therapy (RT) and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Hydrophor application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Hydrophor within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. Hydrophor (Group A): •Rehydrates dry, chapped or chafed skin •May be used alone as a skin lubricant or protectant |
| FG001 | MediHoney (Group B) | Group B (study target): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Medihoney daily, starting at the onset of RT and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Medihoney application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Medihoney within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. MediHoney (Group B): It helps the body's natural healing processes in three key ways which have been shown to have healing benefits:
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| BG000 | Hydrophor (Group A) | Group A (current standard of care): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Hydrophor daily, starting at the onset of radiation therapy (RT) and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Hydrophor application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Hydrophor within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. Hydrophor (Group A): •Rehydrates dry, chapped or chafed skin •May be used alone as a skin lubricant or protectant |
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| Type | Title | Description | Population Description | Reporting Status | Anticipated Posting Date | Parameter Type | Dispersion Type | Unit of Measure | Calculate Percentage | Time Frame | Units Analyzed | Denominator Units Selected | Arm/Group Information | Denominators | Classes | Analyses | ||
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| Primary | Number of Participants Whom Received Medihoney Treatment and Were Analyzed Weekly for Skin Changes While Undergoing Radiation Therapy | The aim of this study is to compare the effects of Medihoney and Hydrophor on radiation dermatitis reactions in a group of women undergoing radiation therapy for breast cancer. It is hoped that the outcome of this pilot study will provide evidence supporting the use of Medihoney in preventing and treating radiation dermatitis as well as sufficient preliminary data to expand this study to larger, federally funded research (R01) looking at the beneficial aspects of Medihoney across a spectrum of radiation dermatitis and mucositis in several disease settings. | Participants were analyzed for skin changes (during weekly visits with physician) during radiation treatment. Only 15 participants from each group completed the study, 1 subject from Group A and 3 subjects from Group B withdrew. | Posted | Number | participants | 12 months |
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Adverse event data were collected in a 6 month period.
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| ID | Title | Description | Deaths (Affected) | Deaths (At Risk) | Serious Events (Affected) | Serious Events (At Risk) | Other Events (Affected) | Other Events (At Risk) |
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| EG000 | Hydrophor (Group A) | Group A (current standard of care): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Hydrophor daily, starting at the onset of radiation therapy (RT) and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Hydrophor application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Hydrophor within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. Hydrophor (Group A): •Rehydrates dry, chapped or chafed skin •May be used alone as a skin lubricant or protectant |
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| Term | Organ System | Source Vocabulary | Assessment Type | Notes | Statistical Information |
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| dermatitis | Injury, poisoning and procedural complications | MedDRA 10.0 | Systematic Assessment |
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| Elizabeth Nichols, MD | University of Maryland | 410-328-2324 | enichols1@umm.edu |
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| D001943 | Breast Neoplasms |
| D011855 | Radiodermatitis |
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| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
| D001941 | Breast Diseases |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
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| MediHoney (Group B) | Biological | It helps the body's natural healing processes in three key ways which have been shown to have healing benefits:
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| BG001 | MediHoney (Group B) | Group B (study target): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Medihoney daily, starting at the onset of RT and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Medihoney application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Medihoney within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. MediHoney (Group B): It helps the body's natural healing processes in three key ways which have been shown to have healing benefits:
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Group A (current standard of care): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Hydrophor daily, starting at the onset of radiation therapy (RT) and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Hydrophor application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Hydrophor within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. Hydrophor (Group A): •Rehydrates dry, chapped or chafed skin •May be used alone as a skin lubricant or protectant |
| OG001 | MediHoney (Group B) | Group B (study target): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Medihoney daily, starting at the onset of RT and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Medihoney application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Medihoney within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. MediHoney (Group B): It helps the body's natural healing processes in three key ways which have been shown to have healing benefits:
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| EG001 | MediHoney (Group B) | Group B (study target): Patients will be instructed (by nurses and with printed study materials) to apply a thin layer of the Medihoney daily, starting at the onset of RT and continuing until 2 weeks after the final RT session or until the RT site is healed (whichever is first). Medihoney application should include the entire treatment area, including the axillae and shoulder/back area in patients treated with modified radical mastectomy. To avoid possible build-up effects, patients should not apply the Medihoney within 4 hours of receiving RT. Patients should wash the application area daily with perfume-free soap and tap water. Patients will be asked to refrain from using other topical agents in the irradiated area. MediHoney (Group B): It helps the body's natural healing processes in three key ways which have been shown to have healing benefits:
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| Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |
| D003872 | Dermatitis |
| D011832 | Radiation Injuries |
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |