U.S., Jan. 23 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07357506) titled 'Reducing Skin Side Effects in Patients Receiving Radiation on Tomotherapy' on Nov. 26, 2025.
Brief Summary: * Radiation dermatitis is a common side effect in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients receiving radiotherapy, especially with advanced techniques like TomoTherapy. The use of 6 MegaVoltage (MV) Flattening Filter-Free (FFF) beams and shorter Source to Skin Distance (SSD) in TomoTherapy may increase skin dose, leading to higher rates of skin reactions such as redness, irritation, and pain. These reactions can affect patient comfort, increase the risk of infection, and even interrupt treatment.
* Although radiation dermatitis is...