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N/A N=74 Randomized Triple-blind Treatment

Study of Topical Superoxide Dismutase to Treat Radiation Induced Fibrosis

Radiation Induced Fibrosis to the Head and Neck

Enrolled (actual)
74
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2015
Primary outcome: Primary: Improvement in Neck Fibrosis — 13; 13 participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Topical Sodermix Dismutase in the form of Sodermix (SOD) (Drug); Placebo (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Sanford Health
Primary completion
Jun 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Improvement in Neck Fibrosis
13; 13
SECONDARY
Determine the Quality of Life Impact From Radiation Related Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
2.30; 0.44 0.57
SECONDARY
Determine the Pain From Radiation Related Fibrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
0.31; 0.13 0.65
SECONDARY
Cervical Spine Range of Motion
-7.14; -9.77 0.57

Summary

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 neck cancer patients at Sanford Health.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • must have evidence of neck fibrosis
  • previous radiation treatment to the neck for cancer
  • age greater than or equal to 18 years
  • life expectancy of greater than 12 weeks
  • ability to understand the purpose of the study and the willingness to sign a written informed consent document.

Exclusion Criteria

  • History of allergic reactions attributed to compounds of similar chemical or biologic composition to SOD or Cetaphil cram.
  • any psychological, familial, sociological or geographical conditions that do not permit medical follow-up and compliance with the study protocol.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01771991). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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