Clinical Trial: Modified Dakin's Solution in Reducing Radiation-Induced Dermatitis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy

Study Status: Recruiting
Recruit Status: Recruiting
Study Type: Interventional




Official Title: A Randomized Study of Topical Dilute Hypochlorite (Modified Dakin's Solution) Treatment for the Prevention of Radiation Dermatitis in Head and Neck Cancer

Brief Summary: This randomized phase III trial studies how well modified Dakin's solution works in reducing radiation-induced dermatitis, a common skin reaction to radiation therapy, in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy. Modified Dakin's solution may reduce inflammation in the body, which may prevent or reduce dermatitis after radiation therapy.