CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Acute Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2023-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the impact of PEMF on acute radiodermatitis in breast cancer patient and post mastectomy patients.

Who can participate

Age range35 Years – 55 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Breast cancer patients undergoing HF-WBI post-lumpectomy with or without chemotherapy. * Unilateral breast cancer * Age from 35-55 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients had previous irradiation to the same breast. * Patients had bilateral breast cancer. * Patients had metastatic disease. * when the use of bolus material was required to deliver RT. * Patients had a pre-existing skin condition or open wound in the treatment area.

What they're measuring

Ultrasonography skin thickness measurement.

Timeframe: pre treatment, every two weeks of treatment( total weeks 8 weeks) of treatment for up to 2 months total time.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06003764

SponsorAhram Canadian University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-28

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