Boswellia cream to prevent skin irritation from radiation
Part of Cancer, Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a cream made from boswellia (a natural plant extract) to see if it can prevent skin irritation (radiation dermatitis) caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are about to start radiation, this cream might help protect your skin.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have head and neck cancer (cancer in the mouth, throat, or nearby areas).
- Your cancer treatment plan includes radiation to the head or neck, with a total dose of at least 60 Gy.
- You have not had radiation to the same area before.
- You are not allergic to boswellia (Indian frankincense) or the cream base.
- You are willing to use a study cream twice a day and keep a skin diary.
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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