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Multi-platform Assessment of Radiation Toxicity (M-PART) for the Collection of Patient Information on Acute Radiation Dermatitis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated with KeraStat® Cream

Trial Status: active

This clinical trial studies whether a multi-platform assessment of radiation toxicity (M-PART) can be used to for the collection of patient information on acute radiation dermatitis (RD) in head and neck cancer patients being treated with KeraStat® cream. Radiation therapy (RT) is commonly used for the treatment of head and neck cancer. Acute RD is one of the most common and painful side effects of RT, causing the affected skin to become painful, red, itchy, and blistered. RD can impact quality of life and lead to treatment delays. Managing the symptoms of RD is important to make certain RT is completed in a timely manner. M-PART allows for remote collection of information on RD from the patient using a mobile application (MyCap). The patient completes RD assessments and uploads photos of affected areas that can then be reviewed by the physician. KeraStat is a cream applied to the skin (topical). It contains the naturally-derived biomaterial keratin that has wound repair promoting, hemostatic, and moisturizing activities as well as the potential to protect against damage that may result from exposure to ionizing radiation. Using M-PART to collect patient information on acute RD may be helpful for the physician to review and manage symptoms of RD in head and neck cancer patients being treated with KeraStat. This may allow RT to be completed in a timely manner.