Efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy on Acute Radiodermatitis in Breast Cancer Patients
Dermatitis, Radiation Induced
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Dermatitis, Radiation Induced focused on measuring PEMFT, DERMATITIS, RADIOTHERAPY
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Breast cancer patients undergoing HF-WBI post-lumpectomy with or without chemotherapy. Unilateral breast cancer Age from 35-55 years. Exclusion Criteria: Patients had previous irradiation to the same breast. Patients had bilateral breast cancer. Patients had metastatic disease. when the use of bolus material was required to deliver RT. Patients had a pre-existing skin condition or open wound in the treatment area.
Sites / Locations
- ahram canadian University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Pulsed electromagnetic field group
Placebo group
low-frequency PEMFT (15 Hz, 50% intensity output for 5 s/min for 20 minutes) A magnetotherapy device will be used for the PEMFT was ASTAR Magneto-therapy premium (15 Hz, 1.5 mT intensity output for 5 s/min for 20 min. 3 times per week for 8 successive weeks plus the patients will receive the institutional standard skin care, which encompassed 3×/day application of topical, hydroactive colloid gel, from the first day of RT. In case of a painful skin reaction and/or moist desquamation, a foam, absorbent, self-adhesive silicone dressing will be used. Additionally, the patient will be advised to follow the general skin care guidelines (e.g., no tie, no electric shaving, no aftershave, gentle washing with or without mild soap, patting dry with a soft towel instead of rubbing). for 8 successive weeks
traditional skin care( the patients will receive the institutional standard skin care, which encompassed 3×/day application of topical, hydroactive colloid gel, from the first day of RT. In case of a painful skin reaction and/or moist desquamation, a foam, absorbent, self-adhesive silicone dressing will be used. Additionally, the patient will be advised to follow the general skin care guidelines (e.g., no tie, no electric shaving, no aftershave, gentle washing with or without mild soap, patting dry with a soft towel instead of rubbing). for 8 successive weeks