Clinical trials: Radiation Fibrosis
Head and Neck Cancer
Home-Based Photo-Biomodulation for Management of Lymphoedema and Radiation Fibrosis in Patients After Head and Neck Cancer: A Single-Arm Feasibility Trial
This feasibility trial will test the use of photo-biomodulation (PBM) therapy, predominantly self-delivered in the patient's home for 12-weeks, following completion of radiotherapy treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- HOME-PBM (NCT07139782)
- Testing
- Riancorp LTU-904 Laser and Handycure® (Medical Quant)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia
Chronic Radiation Dermatitis
Pilot Study of the Effect of Laser on Reversing Chronic Radiation Injury
Radiotherapy, an essential modality in cancer treatment, frequently induces a fibrotic process in the skin which can lead to increased risk of malignancy, poor wound healing, pain and limitation of movement, and permanent loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT01910818
- Testing
- Fractional CO2 laser treatment, No treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Breast Neoplasms, Radiation Pneumonia
Radiotherapy Exposed Lung Injury: Effect on Functioning - Cohort
Prospective cohort research to study the state of oxygen metabolism, reserve capabilities of cardiovascular and respiratory systems in patients with breast cancer to create a program of prevention and rehabilitation of lung…
- Conditions
- Breast Neoplasms, Radiation Pneumonia, Radiation Pneumonitis, Radiation Induced Fibrosis
- Trial name
- RELIEF-COHORT (NCT06069115)
- Testing
- Radiation therapy protocol for Breast cancer, Spirography and assessment of pulmonary diffusion capacity, Cardiopulmonary stress test
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Meshalkin Research Institute of Pathology of Circulation
Radiation Induced Fibrosis to the Head and Neck
Study of Topical Superoxide Dismutase to Treat Radiation Induced Fibrosis
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…
- Trial name
- Sodermix (NCT01771991)
- Testing
- Topical Sodermix Dismutase in the form of Sodermix (SOD)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Sanford Health
Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome
Genetic Studies of Strabismus, Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders (CCDDs), and Their Associated Anomalies
The purpose of this study is to identify genes associated with impaired development and function of the cranial nerves and brainstem, which may result in misalignment of the eyes (strabismus) and related conditions.
- Conditions
- Congenital Fibrosis of Extraocular Muscles, Duane Retraction Syndrome, Duane Radial Ray Syndrome, Mobius Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03059420
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female
Ultrahypofractionation and Normal Tissue Toxicity
This research is being done to see if proton beam radiation therapy (PBT) results in fewer changes to a participant's heart measured with MRI-imaging than conventional or "photon" radiation therapy (XRT) for participants with…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Female, Breast Cancer Stage II, Breast Cancer Stage III
- Trial name
- NCT05912231
- Testing
- Accelerated Proton Beam Radiation Therapy (PBT), Accelerated Photon Radiation Therapy (XRT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lymphedema, Fibrosis
Hypofractionated Loco-regional Adjuvant Radiation Therapy of Breast Cancer Combined With a Simultaneous Integrated Boost
The purpose of the study is to investigate the difference in late radiation morbidity between hypofractionated and normofractionated loco-regional breast irradiation irrespective of mastectomy or lumpectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT02384733
- Testing
- Loco-regional RT
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 2,963 people
- Sponsor
- Danish Breast Cancer Cooperative Group
Cystic Fibrosis
Skeletal Health and Bone Marrow Composition in Adolescents With Cystic Fibrosis
The investigators will be evaluating bone marrow composition via magnetic resonance imaging in adolescents diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) compared to healthy, matched controls.
- Trial name
- NCT06216704
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance relaxometry, Magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Liver Fibrosis
Change of Glucose Metabolism and Fibrosis Markers in Patients With Hepatitis C Under Treatment With Antiviral Agents
Chronic hepatitis C infection is associated with changes of glucose metabolism end increased frequency of impaired glucose tolerance. This might be a additional risk factor for disease and fibrosis progression.
- Conditions
- Glucose Metabolism Disorders, Liver Fibrosis, Hepatitis C
- Trial name
- NCT03908294
- Testing
- Lab tests, non-invasive fibrosis (Fibroscan/ARFI)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital
Oral Cavity Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal Cancer
Physiotherapy Treatment for Patients Suffering From Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the extent of late sequelae symptoms(reduced mouth opening, lymphoedema, decreased range of motion in the neck and shoulder region, speech and swallow disorders and reduced…
- Conditions
- Oral Cavity Carcinoma, Oropharyngeal Cancer, Adverse Effect of Radiation Therapy, Trismus
- Trial name
- HOHF (NCT00780312)
- Testing
- physiotherapy
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Breast Cancer, Lymphedema
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Compared With Standard Therapy in Treating Chronic Arm Lymphedema in Patients Who Have Undergone Radiation Therapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be effective in repairing damaged tissue and reducing lymphedema caused by radiation therapy for cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Perioperative/Postoperative Complications, Radiation Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00077090
- Testing
- hyperbaric oxygen
- Where
- 5 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Postlaminectomy Syndrome
Low-Dose Radiation to Prevent Complications of Back Surgery
More than 10,000 people each year in the United States have "failed back surgery syndrome" caused by scars that form around the outer surface of the spinal cord.
- Conditions
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Postlaminectomy Syndrome, Postdiscectomy Epidural Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00018876
- Testing
- Lumbar nerve root decompression, Preoperative low-dose external beam radiation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Breast Carcinoma, Fibrosis
RNA and Heat Shock Protein Biomarkers in Radiation-induced Fibrosis in Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to seeking a molecular signature of pathological radiation induced fibrosis based on the response of skin fibroblasts after irradiation, comparing two groups of patients distinguished by their…
- Trial name
- SPLICI-Rad (NCT03000764)
- Testing
- skin biopsies, blood samples
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine
Radiation Pneumonitis
Prophylactic Inhaled Steroids to Reduce Radiation Pneumonitis Frequency and Severity in Lung Cancer Patients
This randomized clinical study aims to assess whether prophylactic treatment with inhaled steroids in patients with locally advanced or concomitantly treated non-small cell lung carcinoma who are candidates for combination…
- Trial name
- NCT03803787
- Testing
- Inhaled budesonide
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cancerologia de Mexico
Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Complications
Captopril in Treating Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer or Limited-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer That Has Been Previously Treated With Radiation Therapy With or Without Chemotherapy
RATIONALE: Captopril is a drug that may be able to decrease side effects caused by radiation therapy, and may improve the quality of life of patients with non-small cell lung cancer or limited-stage small cell lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Complications, Radiation Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00077064
- Testing
- captopril
- Where
- 87 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
Radiation Fibrosis
Pirfenidone in Treating Patients With Fibrosis Caused by Radiation Therapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Pirfenidone may prevent or lessen fibrosis caused by radiation therapy. PURPOSE: Pilot trial to study the effectiveness of pirfenidone in preventing or lessening fibrosis in patients who have undergone radiation…
- Trial name
- NCT00020631
- Testing
- pirfenidone
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Reconstruction, Radiation Dermatitis
Ultrasonic Perfusion Imaging in Post-mastectomy Irradiated Patients
The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-mastectomy breast skin blood supply (perfusion) after radiation therapy, and before and after fat grafting to the breast(s).
- Conditions
- Breast Reconstruction, Radiation Dermatitis, Radiation Fibrosis, Fat Grafting
- Trial name
- NCT04992650
- Testing
- Fat grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Ototoxicity
SPI-1005 for Prevention and Treatment of Tobramycin Induced Ototoxicity
The primary objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of SPI-1005 treatment in CF patients with active pulmonary exacerbation that are receiving an IV course of tobramycin, determined by comparing hearing…
- Trial name
- NCT02819856
- Testing
- SPI-1005 Ebselen 200mg Capsule x1, SPI-1005 Ebselen 200mg Capsule x2, SPI-1005 Ebselen 200mg Capsule x3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Sound Pharmaceuticals, Incorporated
Portal Hypertension, Clinically Significant Portal Hypertension
Assessment of Portal Hypertension With Multiparametric MRI
The purpose of this study is to determine whether new multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) methods (including diffusion-weighted MRI, dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI, MR elastography and phase-contrast imaging) can be…
- Trial name
- NCT03436550
- Testing
- mpMRI, ARFI US
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Breast Cancer, Radiation Fibrosis
Autologous Fat Grafting in Radiated Soft Tissue Reconstruction
The purpose of this study is to observe the effect of autologous fat grafting on soft tissue reconstruction of the breast following radiation treatment.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Radiation Fibrosis, Fat Grafting
- Trial name
- NCT05890196
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago