Study of a Chinese Herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine to Relieve Pain and Itching After Radiotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying a Chinese herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM product containing 1% menthol to help temporarily relieve pain and itching after radiotherapy in female patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer. The study focuses on skin toxicity that can occur during and after radiotherapy treatment. This trial is interventional and sponsored by the University of Miami. Participants will apply the CAM product topically on the chest wall once a day and once at night during their standard radiotherapy course, which lasts up to 6 weeks. Treatment with the CAM product continues for an additional 8 to 12 weeks weeks 14 to 18 after completing radiotherapy. This regimen aims to assess the products ability to reduce skin-related side effects. During the study, participants will be monitored for skin toxicities up to 18 weeks, using measures such as the proportion of patients free from significant skin problems, SD-16 scores, FACT-B quality of life scores, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein levels up to 6 weeks. The study involves regular assessments of symptoms and skin condition, with all study-related care provided under medical supervision throughout the treatment and follow-up periods.

Application of Chinese Herbal Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to Improve Human Health and to Further Botanical and Horticultural Sciences