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Brief Title: Exploratory Study of Norepinephrine to Prevent Alopecia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Radiotherapy
Official Title: Alopecia Prevention Trial of Topical Vasoconstrictor Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)
Study ID: NCT01367990
Brief Summary: The study will evaluate the safety of topical norepinephrine in head and neck cancer patients who are receiving treatment with intensity modulated radiotherapy (IMRT). The study will also provide information about whether topical norepinephrine can prevent or decrease the severity of the radiation-induced alopecia experienced by these patients.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, Florida, United States
Name: Nikhil Rao, MD
Affiliation: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR