Topical Diclofenac for Prevention of Radiation-induced Dermatitis

Recruiting now · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Head and Neck Tumor, Breast Cancer

In brief

Radiation induced dermatitis (RID) is one of the leading adverse events of radiation therapy, and if occurred could alter the course of therapy. The main pathways of RID is inflammation and oxidative stress on local and systemic bases. The Diclofenac is a COX-2 inhibitor and Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs whose anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities have been proven in several clinical trials. Thus, the aim of the present study is to evaluate the efficacy of Diclofenac sodium gel as a prophylactic method against the development of RID.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06905561

Run by

The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University

People needed

156

Starts

2025-02-13

Expected to finish

2026-08-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Male and female which are 18 years of age or older
• Performance status < 2
• Epithelial carcinoma of oropharynx, nasopharynx, larynx, hypopharynx, paranasal sinus and salivary glands or breast cancer, planned to receive a total dose of at least 50 Gy
• The RTOG radiation dermatitis rating should be equal to 0 and the skin nutrition should be good
• The main organs are functioning normally and meet the following standards: (1) Blood routine examination must meet the following criteria: (no blood transfusion within 14 days) a. HB ≥ 100g/L, b. WBC ≥3×10\^9/L c. ANC≥1.5×10\^9/L, d. PLT ≥100×10\^9/L; (2) Biochemical examination must meet the following standards: a. BIL<1.5 times the upper limit of normal value (ULN), b. ALT and AST<2.5ULN, GPT ≤1.5×ULN; c. Serum Cr≤1 ULN, endogenous creatinine clearance rate>60ml/min (Cockcroft Gault formula);(3).Good coagulation function: defined as International standardized ratio (INR) or prothrombin time (PT) ≤1.5×ULN;(4).The myocardial enzyme spectra were in the normal range.
• Patients willing and able to give signed informed consent and, in the opinion of the Investigator, to comply with the Clinical Investigation Plan tests and procedures.

You may not qualify if…

• Pregnant or lactating women
• A known history of intolerance or allergy to any component of the investigational product;
• severe cardiopulmonary disease (such as unstable angina attacks, grade II cardiac insufficiency, acute myocardial infarction, acute episodes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pulmonary heart disease);
• The acute phase is accompanied by inflammatory skin diseases, such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis, lichen planus, pityriasis rosea.
• Systemic diseases known to delay the skin healing process, such as diabetes or severe kidney failure;
• Skin rupture caused by malignant tumors.

Where it is running

• The Second Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University — Haikou, Hainan, China (enrolling)

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