Study of Topical Superoxide Dismutase to Treat Radiation Induced Fibrosis

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Radiation Induced Fibrosis to the Head and Neck

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01771991

Run by

Sanford Health

People needed

74

Starts

2012-08-01

Expected to finish

2013-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-04-05

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• 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.

Where it is running

• Sanford Health — Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States

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