Clinical trials: Skin Toxicity
Breast Cancer
Cosmetic Result/Toxicity in Post-Mastectomy Immediate Reconstruction Expander+RT
This research study is being done to carefully evaluate the effect of giving radiation therapy after temporary breast reconstruction.
- Trial name
- NCT01664091
- Testing
- post-mastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT), tissue expander (TE), acellular dermal matrix (ADM)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer
Eribulin in HER2 Negative Metastatic BrCa
Improvements in outcomes with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) have been observed in the last 30 years, however, overall prognosis remains poor with median survival of 2 to 3 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01827787
- Testing
- Eribulin
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Breast Cancer, Dermatologic Complications
Mometasone Furoate in Preventing Radiation Dermatitis in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy to the Breast or Chest Wall for Invasive Breast Cancer or Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
RATIONALE: Steroid therapy, such as mometasone furoate, may prevent radiation dermatitis caused by radiation therapy. It is not yet known whether mometasone furoate is more effective than a placebo in preventing radiation…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Dermatologic Complications, Radiation Toxicity, Skin Reactions Secondary to Radiation Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT00438659
- Testing
- mometasone furoate
- Where
- 189 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- North Central Cancer Treatment Group
Melanoma
Lenalidomide (Revlimid) to Treat Advanced Ocular Melanoma
This study will test whether an experimental drug called Revlimid (lenalidomide) can reduce tumor size and prolong survival in patients with metastatic melanoma (melanoma that has spread beyond the original tumor site).
- Trial name
- NCT00109005
- Testing
- Revlimid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Melanoma, Neoplasm Metastasis
Lymphocyte Re-infusion During Immune Suppression to Treat Metastatic Melanoma
This experiment will test the safety and effectiveness of a treatment for melanoma in which certain lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) are taken from the patient, grown in the laboratory, and returned after the patient's…
- Trial name
- NCT00001832
- Testing
- gp100:209-217 (210M), Montanide ISA-51, IL-2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Hormone Changes
Triptorelin for Preserving Ovarian Function in Premenopausal Women Receiving Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy work in different ways to stop tumor cells from dividing so they stop growing or die. Chemoprotective drugs, such as triptorelin, may protect normal ovarian cells from the side effects of…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Hormone Changes, Drug Toxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00090844
- Testing
- triptorelin
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Renal Cancer
Phase II Study of Aldesleukin (IL-2) Following the Administration of Zanolimumab (Anti-CD4mAb) in Metastatic Melanoma and Metastatic Renal Cancer
Background: Aldesleukin (IL-2) is a drug that can help to shrink tumors in some patients with metastatic renal cancer and metastatic melanoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01160445
- Testing
- Zanolimumab, Aldesleukin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer, Radiation Toxicity
Lovastatin in Reducing Side Effects After Radiation Therapy in Women With Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: Drugs, such as lovastatin, may protect normal cells from the side effects of radiation therapy. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well lovastatin works in reducing side effects after radiation therapy in…
- Trial name
- NCT00902668
- Testing
- lovastatin, questionnaire administration, adjuvant therapy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
S0715: Acetyl-L-Carnitine in Preventing Neuropathy in Women With Stage I, II, or IIIA Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemo
RATIONALE: Acetyl-L-carnitine may prevent or lessen neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. It is not yet known whether acetyl-L-carnitine is more effective than a placebo in preventing neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Fatigue, Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT00775645
- Testing
- acetyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride
- Where
- 295 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 437 people
- Sponsor
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
Breast Cancer
Glutamine for the Prevention of Radiation Toxicity in Subjects Conserving Therapy
This study is a single-centered, double-blind, two-arm randomized study to determine if oral glutamine will reduce radiation toxicity for the subjects undergoing Breast Conserving Therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02012608
- Testing
- Glutamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate in Preventing Peripheral Neuropathy Caused By Chemotherapy in Women With Metastatic Breast Cancer
RATIONALE: L-carnitine L-tartrate may prevent peripheral neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying how well L-carnitine L-tartrate works in preventing peripheral neuropathy caused by…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Neurotoxicity
- Trial name
- NCT00754767
- Testing
- L-carnitine L-tartrate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Tofacitinib In Patients With SJS/TEN
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effect of tofacitinib in patients with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). The primary outcome of the study is the time to complete re-epithelialization.
- Trial name
- NCT06474078
- Testing
- Tofacitinib
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ
Pyridoxine and Topical Urea/Lactic Acid-Based Cream in Preventing Hand-Foot Syndrome in Patients Receiving Capecitabine for Breast Cancer or Other Cancer
RATIONALE: Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and topical urea/lactic acid-based cream may prevent or lessen hand-foot syndrome caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Drug/Agent Toxicity by Tissue/Organ, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00296036
- Testing
- pyridoxine hydrochloride, urea/lactic acid-based topical cream
- Where
- 231 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
Neutropenic Complications, Breast Neoplasms
Phase III Study Comparing the Efficacy and Safety of LA-EP2006 and Neulasta®
The study will assess the efficacy of LA-EP2006 compared to Neulasta® with respect to the mean duration of severe neutropenia during treatment with myelosuppressive chemotherapy in breast cancer patients.
- Conditions
- Neutropenic Complications, Breast Neoplasms, Chemotherapy-induced Neutropenia, Chemotherapeutic Toxicity
- Trial name
- PROTECT-1 (NCT01735175)
- Testing
- LA-EP2006, Neulasta®
- Where
- 41 sites in Brazil, India and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- Sandoz
Head and Neck Neoplasms
Phase II Study of Skin Toxicity Dosing of IRESSA (Gefitinib) in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate the activity (response rate and rate of stable disease) of Iressa administered as a single agent escalated to a dose that produces grade 2 skin toxicity in patients with recurrent…
- Trial name
- NCT00519077
- Testing
- Gefitinib
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Spinal Tumor
A Prospective Study Using Implanted Fiducial Markers to Assess Treatment Accuracy and Esophageal Toxicity in Spinal Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy
The goal of the first part of this clinical research study is to learn how to deliver more accurate radiation treatment of tumors in the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT01624220
- Testing
- Spinal SBRT (Standard Dose), Spinal SBRT (Higher Dose), Gold Seed Implantation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Cardiac Toxicity, Malignant Neoplasm
MRI in Detecting Heart Damage in Patients With Cancer Receiving Chemotherapy With Exercise Capacity Addendum
This trial studies how well magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) works in detecting heart damage in patients with cancer receiving chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Malignant Neoplasm, Breast Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT01719562
- Testing
- Magnetic resonance imaging, Physical Activity, Healthy Living
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Metastatic Melanoma, Metastatic Kidney Cancer
Natural Killer Cells Plus IL-2 Following Chemotherapy to Treat Advanced Melanoma or Kidney Cancer
Background: Natural killer (NK) cells are large lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) that are important in the immune response to cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00328861
- Testing
- Natural Killer (NK) Lymphocytes, IL-2, Cyclophosphamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Breast Cancer
Gut Microbiome & Gastrointestinal Toxicities as Determinants of Response to Neoadjuvant Chemo for Advanced Breast Cancer
The purpose of this research is to test whether bacteria that normally live in the intestines play a role in fighting cancer. It is believed that the development and behavior of these immune cells may be influenced by bacteria…
- Trial name
- NCT02696759
- Testing
- Blood & Fecal Collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Breast Cancer, Cardiac Toxicity
Doxorubicin and Cyclophosphamide Followed By Trastuzumab, Paclitaxel, and Lapatinib in Treating Patients With Early-Stage HER2-Positive Breast Cancer That Has Been Removed By Surgery
RATIONALE: Drugs used in chemotherapy, such as doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel, work in different ways to stop the growth of tumor cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing.
- Trial name
- NCT00436566
- Testing
- trastuzumab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic