This trial is evaluating whether Thermography will improve 1 primary outcome and 1 secondary outcome in patients with Radiodermatitis. Measurement will happen over the course of 1 year.
This trial requires 200 total participants across 1 different treatment group
This trial involves a single treatment. Thermography is the primary treatment being studied. Participants will all receive the same treatment. There is no placebo group. The treatments being tested are not being studied for commercial purposes.
"Radiodermatitis is a serious skin condition associated with an increasing volume of patient complaints at [any age] in the Western world, but even more so in Southern Europe and in the UK. With current treatment, however, it is curable." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Radiodermatitis is caused by the ionizing radiation of x-rays and radioisotopes, and the symptoms are quite nonspecific. Although many nonspecific symptoms exist, the most important signs are skin and mucous membrane involvement. This disease is a medical emergency, and dermatological referral is recommended." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"The number of people with radiodermatitis for several reasons is significantly higher than that reported in medical literature. To our knowledge, this is the largest national survey of people with radiodermatitis. We should not ignore its seriousness and possible dangers." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"The treatment for radiodermatitis is quite varied. To assess the possible treatment alternatives that might be needed, this review of the literature should be helpful." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Radiodermatitis is an inflammation around a piece of ionizing radiation. It is not uncommon. It is often caused by imaging of the abdomen or pelvis. It can be distinguished by the presence of blisters on the skin after the radiation exposure." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Aspects of radiodermatitis pathogenesis should be improved by utilizing the new imaging techniques. New radiologic evidence of inflammation can be detected using the diagnostic criteria. Radiodermatitis could be a common disease related to excessive exposure to ionizing radiation." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Thermography is a useful screening test to select patients for treatment options. It has a negative impact on health-related quality of life (SF-12) when compared to clinical evaluation. In addition, patients tended to attribute changes in health to treatment, rather than the disease itself. Therefore, it seems beneficial to use the patient's own method of evaluation to decide how to approach the disorder." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Thermography appears to be a useful tool for the detection of radiation dermatitis and warrants further investigation as a method of monitoring patients after radiation therapy." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"The average age of diagnosis of radiodermatitis is about 46 yr. There is no clear consensus between medical specialties on the typical age of diagnosis, though most commonly the mean age of diagnosis is approximately 43 yr. Findings from a recent study highlights the need for earlier recognition and diagnostic treatment." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Recent studies suggest the use of low-dose aspirin and alpha2-stimulating agents for radiation dermatitis prevention. In those patients who develop radiation dermatitis, treatment with aloe vera cream also proved effective in preventing its occurrence." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"Recent findings were consistent with those of previous clinical studies where the most common side effects reported in clinical case studies were irritation of the skin and minor burns to the eyes; the frequency and severity were related to the patient's age and the duration of time they had been exposed to the radiant heat." - Anonymous Online Contributor
"In this group of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, thermography was used in combination with several different treatment interventions, which were found helpful and successful in controlling inflammation, relieving pain and disability of patients." - Anonymous Online Contributor