Silverlon® for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine if prophylactic silver-nylon burn dressing Silverlon® prevents a severe skin reaction under tracheostomy collars. It also aims to establish whether patients can tolerate Silverlon® under their tracheostomy with daily removal and weekly changes.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for people with head or neck cancer who have a tracheostomy and are receiving radiation therapy. Participants must be able to wear dressings under their tracheostomy collar and follow the study procedures.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Silverlon®
Trial Overview
The study is testing whether using Silverlon®, a silver-nylon burn dressing, can prevent severe skin reactions caused by radiation under tracheostomy collars. The dressing will be removed daily and changed weekly.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Patients will be given Silverlon®
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Lead Sponsor
Bravida Medical
Collaborator
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