Polarized Light Therapy for Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer (NCT07600957) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Polarized Light Therapy for Radiation Dermatitis in Breast Cancer
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2026-05-21
Plain-language summary
This assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of polarized polychromatic non-coherent light therapy as an adjunct to standard skin care in reducing acute radiation dermatitis in women with breast cancer undergoing hypofractionated whole-breast radiotherapy. Participants will be randomly allocated to receive either standard skin care alone or standard care combined with polarized light therapy initiated from the first radiotherapy session. Outcomes will include objective ultrasound-based dermal thickness measurements, clinical severity of radiation dermatitis using Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) criteria.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years – 55 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Female patients aged 35-55 years.
. Histologically confirmed primary unilateral breast cancer.
. Status post breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy).
. Planned for hypo fractionated whole-breast irradiation (HFWBI).
. Scheduled to receive a total radiation dose of 40-42.5 Gy delivered in 15-16 fractions over approximately 3 weeks.
. Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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