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Brief Title: Evaluating Mepitel in Post-mastectomy Patients and the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Radiation Dermatitis
Official Title: Evaluating the Efficacy of Mepitel in Post-mastectomy Breast Cancer Patients, and Examining the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Radiation Dermatitis
Study ID: NCT03519438
Brief Summary: The aim of this study is to examine alterations in the skin microbiome that occur during radiation therapy. The study design will examine changes secondary to ionizing radiation, and correlate these changes with the development and severity of radiation dermatitis. The goal is to improve understanding of the mechanism of radiation dermatitis.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Name: Kimberly Corbin, MD
Affiliation: Mayo Clinic
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR