Study of Prophylactic Topical Dapsone 5% Gel Versus Moisturizer for Cetuximab-induced Papulopustular (Acneiform) Rash in Patients With mCRC or HNSCC Without Previous or Concurrent RT
Cetuximab-induced Papulopustular (Acneiform) Rash Who Have, Metastatic Colorectal Cancer or Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cetuximab-induced Papulopustular (Acneiform) Rash Who Have focused on measuring Topical Dapsone 5% Gel, Moisturizer, rash, 13-012
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients 18 years or older with underlying diagnosis of metastatic colorectal cancer or head and neck squamous cell carcinoma including newly diagnosed patient
- Patients must provide written informed consent to participate in the study
- Anticipated initiation of cetuximab treatment with or without additional chemotherapy.
- Able to self-administer topical interventions or provide for another person to apply the topical interventions
Exclusion Criteria:
- Females of childbearing potential who are pregnant or nursing
- Patients with allergy, hypersensitivity or other contraindication to dapsone, sulfa antibiotics, or excipients of the dapsone gel product
- Patients with pre-existing dermatologic condition affecting the face and chest that would impair assessment of papulopustular rash including dense and/or long facial hair (per investigator discretion)
- Patients currently using prescription and/or over-the-counter topical medications to the face and/or chest who are unwilling to discontinue use during the trial intervention period (day 0 ± 2 days through day 28 ± 2 days)
- Previous or concurrent radiation therapy to head, neck, and chest (i.e. application sites only)
- Previous therapy with cetuximab within 6 months of consent
Sites / Locations
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Dapsone LEFT, Moisturizer RIGHT
Dapsone RIGHT, Moisturizer LEFT
Dapsone 5% gel to LEFT side of face and chest BID (morning and evening) Moisturizer to RIGHT side of face and chest BID (morning and evening) AND oral antibiotics (doxycycline 100 mg bid OR minocycline 100 mg once daily or other antibiotic daily)
Moisturizer to LEFT side of face and chest BID (morning and evening) Dapsone 5% gel to RIGHT side of face and chest BID (morning and evening) AND oral antibiotics (doxycycline 100 mg bid OR minocycline 100 mg once daily or other antibiotic daily)