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Radiation therapy (RT) has been a component of breast cancer treatment for almost 100 years. Although initially used for the treatment of chest wall recurrences after mastectomy and for advanced inoperable disease, RT has evolved into a critical component of early therapy for women with an intact breast following lumpectomy and for mastectomized women who are at high risk for local failure. Currently breast cancer patients need a multidisciplinary management including surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, radiotherapy has a significant role in loco regional control of the disease. It is estimated that 87% of these women will develop some degree of radiation-induced dermatitis, varying from mild to brisk erythema or even moist desquamation.

Topical agents, such as corticosteroid creams and other products including Aquaphor (Beirsdorf Inc, Wilton, CT), and trolamine (Biafine; Genmedix Ltd, France), are commonly prescribed at the onset of radiation dermatitis or, in some institutions, at the beginning of radiotherapy.

The aim of this randomized phase III study was to assess the effectiveness of aloe vera cream for the prevention of acute radiation-induced dermatitis of grade 2 or higher during postoperative radiotherapy for breast cancer, compared to best supportive care. The secondary objectives were to assess pain, treatment interruption as a result of skin reactions, and the quantity of life during the treatment.


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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention


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NCT number NCT00876642
Study type Interventional
Source Marilia Medicine School
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 3
Start date March 2007
Completion date December 2008

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