Cooling Mat for Hot Flushes from Hormone Therapy
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This trial tests whether a cooling mat can help reduce hot flushes and night sweats caused by hormone therapy for breast or prostate cancer. If you're bothered by these symptoms, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with breast cancer or prostate cancer.
- You are currently taking hormone therapy (like tamoxifen, aromatase inhibitors, or androgen deprivation therapy).
- You have hot flushes or night sweats at least once a day.
- You have not used a cooling mat for hot flushes in the past 3 months.
- You are not allergic to PVC (a type of plastic) or any part of the cooling mat.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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