Status:

COMPLETED

Topical Sunscreen in Preventing Skin Rash in Patients Receiving Drugs Such as Erlotinib or Cetuximab for Cancer

Lead Sponsor:

Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Dermatologic Complications

Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Topical sunscreen may be effective in preventing skin rash caused by treatment with drugs such as erlotinib or cetuximab. It is not yet known whether topical sunscreen is more effective tha...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: * Compare the incidence and severity of erlotinib-, cetuximab-, or other epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-induced skin rash development in patients with cancer treated with prop...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Diagnosis of cancer
  • Receiving ≥ 1 of the following epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor treatments:
  • Gefitinib
  • Cetuximab
  • Erlotinib
  • Panitumumab
  • ICR-62
  • Matuzumab
  • CI-1033
  • EGFR treatment must have begun within the past 3 days
  • No rash (of any etiology) at study entry
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Able to apply sunscreen on face, trunk, and extremities
  • Able to complete questionnaire(s)
  • No history of allergic reactions or severe intolerance to sunscreen or its derivatives
  • No history of skin problems likely to reoccur during treatment
  • Must avoid heavy sun exposure, especially during the hours of noon to 4 pm daily
  • PRIOR CONCURRENT THERAPY:
  • See Disease Characteristics
  • No concurrent tanning bed usage
  • No other concurrent topical sunscreens

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    October 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    October 1 2009

    Estimated Enrollment :

    116 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00362986

    Start Date

    October 1 2006

    End Date

    October 1 2009

    Last Update

    December 13 2016

    Active Locations (208)

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    Mayo Clinic - Jacksonville

    Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224

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    Rush-Copley Cancer Care Center

    Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60507

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    St. Joseph Medical Center

    Bloomington, Illinois, United States, 61701

    4

    Graham Hospital

    Canton, Illinois, United States, 61520