CompletedNot Applicable

Study of Topical Superoxide Dismutase to Treat Radiation Induced Fibrosis

United States74 participantsStarted 2012-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if topical superoxide dismutase is an effective treatment of radiation related neck fibrosis, and to determine the quality of life impact from radiation related fibrosis in the head and neck cancer patients at Sanford Health.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * must have evidence of neck fibrosis * previous radiation treatment to the neck for cancer * age greater than or equal to 18 years * life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks * ability to understand the purpose of the study and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document. Exclusion Criteria: * History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to SOD or Cetaphil cram. * any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical conditions that do not permit medical follow-up and compliance with the study protocol.

What they're measuring

Improvement in Neck Fibrosis

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01771991

SponsorSanford Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-06

Results submitted2015-04-09

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