Efficacy Study of Tempol to Prevent Hair Loss From Radiotherapy to the Brain - NCT00801086-85724 (Clinical Trial 257081)


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Efficacy Study of Tempol to Prevent Hair Loss From Radiotherapy to the Brain - NCT00801086-85724 (Clinical Trial 257081)
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City:

Tucson

State:

Zip Code:

85724

Conditions:

Alopecia

Purpose:

Hair loss occurs commonly as a result of radiotherapy administered to the brain, and this can contribute to the distress and social isolation of patients with advanced cancer. In this study a topical gel will be applied directly to the scalp during each dose of radiotherapy. The goal is to determine to what extent the experimental drug is successful in lessening the hair loss.

Study summary:

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria: - Metastatic cancer to the brain for which palliative whole brain radiotherapy is recommended. - Hair that covers the scalp and is at least 1/4 inch in length Exclusion Criteria: - Receiving chemotherapy known to cause alopecia within 60 days of study or during the study. - Pre-existing alopecia - Previous brain radiotherapy - scalp metastases or scalp wounds - use of hair dyes

Study is available at:

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85724
United States

Primary Contact:
Jamie Holt
Phone: 520-694-6000

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Date Processed:		March 16, 2010
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