Mepitel Film Breast

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age21-100
SponsorNational University Hospital, Singapore

About this trial

Primary Objective To examine the tolerability of Mepitel Film in the prevention of RD patients undergoing whole breast or chest wall RT in the hot and humid weather in Singapore

Secondary Objectives To evaluate the incidence of acute radiation dermatitis, quality of life, satisfaction, and cost analysis of Mepitel Film use.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 21 years old (legal age of maturity in Singapore)

Male or female

Informed consent

Patients have undergone a mastectomy with or without reconstruction or breast-conserving surgery.

Disqualifiers

Prior RT to any portion of the planned treatment site.

Patients will receive partial breast external beam RT, proton beam therapy, or brachytherapy.

Patients with active rash, pre-existing dermatitis, or other conditions within the treatment area may make skin assessment for the study difficult per treating physician discretion.

Known history of adhesive, tape or silicon allergy or sensitivity.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

60 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators

National University Hospital, Singapore

Lead sponsor

Molnlycke Health Care AB

Collaborator