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Radiation DermatitisNCT07755553

Effect of a Mushroom Extract-Containing Topical Cosmetic Formulation During Breast Radiotherapy

A study testing Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation and Usual moisturizing cosmetic care in people with Radiation Dermatitis and Breast Cancer, run by Hifas da Terra S.L. at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study evaluated a mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation for skin care in women receiving radiotherapy to the breast after breast-conserving surgery. Participants were randomly assigned to use either the investigational cosmetic formulation or usual moisturizing cosmetic care. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 75 years, women only
Conditions the study is for
Radiation Dermatitis, Breast Cancer
What is being tested?
Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation and Usual moisturizing cosmetic care
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
50 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
20 Nov 2024to 20 Oct 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 75 years
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Female sex.
  • Age 18 to 75 years.
  • Scheduled to begin breast radiotherapy following breast-conserving surgery.

Who cannot join

  • Contraindication to radiotherapy.
  • History of allergic reactions to any component of the assigned cosmetic product.
  • Use of topical medications or creams on the product application area during the 7 days before starting the assigned cosmetic product.
  • Hypersensitivity or sensitivity in the area scheduled for irradiation.
  • Any disease or disorder that, in the investigator's opinion, could interfere with the evaluation of safety or efficacy.
  • Chronic or currently active skin disease that, in the investigator's opinion, could adversely affect skin condition following radiotherapy.
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  • History of organ removal or organ transplantation.
  • Immunodeficiency.
  • Progressive febrile condition.
  • Use of topical or systemic treatments that could interfere with evaluation of the assigned cosmetic product.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • Hospital Universitario de San Juan De Alicante

    Sant Joan d'Alacant, Alicante, 03550

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About this study

Official title: Cosmetic Efficacy of a Mushroom Extract-Containing Topical Cosmetic Formulation as Supportive Skin Care During Breast Radiotherapy

This study evaluated a mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation for skin care in women receiving radiotherapy to the breast after breast-conserving surgery. Participants were randomly assigned to use either the investigational cosmetic formulation or usual moisturizing cosmetic care.

Participants applied the assigned cosmetic product to intact breast skin twice daily, beginning about 15 days before radiotherapy, continuing throughout the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and ending 1 month after radiotherapy. Participants were instructed not to apply the cosmetic product during the 3 to 4 hours before a radiotherapy session.

Skin condition was assessed before use of the assigned product, at the start and end of radiotherapy, and 1 month after radiotherapy. Assessments included skin hydration, transepidermal water loss, erythema, pigmentation, dermatologic evaluation, photographs, participant-reported product experience, and adverse events. The study compared changes over time between the investigational formulation and usual cosmetic skin care.

Read the detailed description

This was a prospective, randomized, parallel-group study conducted in women aged 18 to 75 years who were scheduled to receive breast radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery.

Participants were assigned to one of two groups. The investigational group used a multi-ingredient topical cosmetic formulation containing extracts of Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum, and Hericium erinaceus, together with moisturizing and skin-conditioning ingredients. The control group used a moisturizing cosmetic product selected from products recommended as part of routine clinical practice.

In both groups, participants applied the assigned cosmetic product topically to intact breast skin scheduled for irradiation twice daily. Application began approximately 15 days before the start of radiotherapy, continued during the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and continued until 1 month after completion of radiotherapy. Participants were instructed not to apply the product during the 3 to 4 hours before radiotherapy and not to use another cosmetic product on the study area during the study.

Assessments were performed at four time points: approximately 15 days before radiotherapy, at the start of radiotherapy, at the end of radiotherapy, and 1 month after radiotherapy. Skin hydration was measured using a Corneometer, transepidermal water loss was measured using a Tewameter, and erythema and pigmentation were measured using a Mexameter. Measurements were obtained from predefined areas of the irradiated breast. The study also included dermatologic assessments, clinical evaluation of skin reactions, standardized photographs, participant questionnaires, and adverse-event monitoring.

The study compared changes in skin hydration, skin barrier function, erythema, pigmentation, clinical skin reactions, and participant-reported skin comfort between the investigational cosmetic formulation and usual cosmetic skin care.

Being tested
Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation, Usual moisturizing cosmetic care
Keywords
Breast Radiotherapy, Radiation-Induced Skin Reactions, Radiation Dermatitis, Skin Hydration, Skin Barrier Function, Erythema, Topical Cosmetic Formulation, Mushroom Extracts, Supportive Skin Care
Medical subject headings
Radiodermatitis, Breast Neoplasms, Erythema

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulationOther

    A multi-ingredient topical cosmetic formulation containing extracts of Cordyceps sinensis, Ganoderma lucidum, and Hericium erinaceus, together with moisturizing and skin-conditioning ingredients. Participants applied the required amount with a gentle massage to intact breast skin twice daily, beginning about 15 days before radiotherapy, continuing throughout the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and ending 1 month after radiotherapy. The formulation was not applied during the 3 to 4 hours before a radiotherapy session. No other cosmetic product was permitted on the study area.

  • Usual moisturizing cosmetic careOther

    A nonstandardized moisturizing cosmetic product the participant selected from products recommended by the clinical staff as part of routine skin care during breast radiotherapy. Participants applied the selected product to intact breast skin twice daily, beginning about 15 days before radiotherapy, continuing throughout the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and ending 1 month after radiotherapy. The product was not applied during the 3 hours before a radiotherapy session. No other cosmetic product was permitted on the study area.

Study groups in NCT07755553
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulationExperimentalParticipants applied the investigational mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation to intact breast skin scheduled for irradiation twice daily. Application began approximately 15 days before radiotherapy, continued throughout the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and continued until 1 month after radiotherapy. Participants were instructed not to apply the formulation during the 3 to 4 hours before a radiotherapy session and not to use another cosmetic product on the study area.
Receives: Other: Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation
Usual moisturizing cosmetic careActive comparatorParticipants used a moisturizing cosmetic product selected from products recommended as part of routine clinical practice. Participants applied the product to intact breast skin scheduled for irradiation twice daily, beginning about 15 days before radiotherapy, continuing throughout the approximately 3-week radiotherapy period, and ending 1 month after radiotherapy. Participants were instructed not to apply the product during the 3 hours before radiotherapy and not to use another cosmetic product on the study area.
Receives: Other: Usual moisturizing cosmetic care

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change from baseline in skin hydration

    Skin hydration of the irradiated breast was measured in arbitrary units using the Corneometer® CM 825. Measurements were obtained from predefined breast regions. The outcome was the change from baseline and the trajectory of skin hydration over the study visits. Higher values indicate greater stratum corneum hydration. Changes over time were compared between the mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation and usual moisturizing cosmetic care.

    Measured: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change from baseline in transepidermal water loss

    Transepidermal water loss was measured at the nipple-areola complex in grams per square meter per hour (g/m²/h) using the Tewameter® TM 300. The outcome was the change from baseline and the trajectory over the study visits. Lower values indicate less water loss and better skin barrier function.

    Measured: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy

  2. Change from baseline in skin erythema index

    Erythema of the irradiated breast skin was measured in index units using the Mexameter® MX 18 at predefined breast regions. The outcome was the change from baseline and the trajectory over the study visits. Higher values indicate greater erythema.

    Measured: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy

  3. Change from baseline in skin melanin index

    Skin pigmentation of the irradiated breast was measured in melanin index units using the Mexameter® MX 18 at predefined breast regions. The outcome was the change from baseline and the trajectory over the study visits. Higher values indicate greater pigmentation.

    Measured: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy

  4. Severity of radiation-induced skin reactions

    Skin reactions in the irradiated breast were evaluated clinically and categorized as: 0, no reaction; 1, mild erythema; 2, moderate radiodermatitis; or 3, severe or mixed reaction. The distribution of severity categories was compared between the two study groups at each assessment. Higher category values indicate more severe radiation-induced skin reactions.

    Measured: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy

  5. Participants with adverse events

    Number and percentage of participants who experienced any adverse event or undesirable local skin reaction after starting the assigned cosmetic regimen. Participants reported events, and investigators evaluated their severity and relationship to the assigned cosmetic regimen.

    Measured: From the first product application, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy, through 1 month after completion of radiotherapy

  6. Participant-reported product experience

    Participants assigned to the investigational formulation completed a product-use questionnaire containing 8 numerical items scored from 1 to 5 and 1 open-comment item. A score of 1 represented the most unfavorable response or strong disagreement, and a score of 5 represented the most favorable response or strong agreement. Items assessed application comfort, absorption, post-application comfort, perceived hydration, calming of itching or stinging, perceived redness, general well-being, and overall product rating. Item-level scores were summarized; no validated total score was defined.

    Measured: End of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21, and 1 month after completion of radiotherapy

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Aug 2026
  2. Study start20 Nov 2024
  3. Primary completion20 Oct 2025
  4. Study completion20 Oct 2025

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants were randomized in a 1:1.5 ratio to one of two parallel groups: a topical cosmetic formulation containing mushroom extract or usual moisturizing cosmetic care. Both groups used their assigned topical cosmetic regimen from approximately 15 days before breast radiotherapy until 1 month after completion of radiotherapy.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
50 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07755553
Sponsor's protocol ID
HDT-RT-SKIN-2024-01
Status last verified
Aug 2026
First submitted
5 Aug 2026
Last updated
13 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: No individual participant data will be made available. The study protocol did not establish a prospective plan, repository, data dictionary, access criteria, or governance process for sharing participant-level data with external researchers. Study data will be maintained confidentially and handled in accordance with applicable data-protection requirements. Only aggregate, non-identifiable study results may be reported.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Mushroom extract-containing topical cosmetic formulation and Usual moisturizing cosmetic care in people with Radiation Dermatitis and Breast Cancer, run by Hifas da Terra S.L. at 1 site in Spain.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Spain. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change from baseline in skin hydration (time frame: Baseline, approximately 15 days before radiotherapy; start of radiotherapy; end of radiotherapy, approximately Day 21; and 1 month after radiotherapy). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Oct 2026.

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