drugset / Trial / NCT01367990

Exploratory Study of Norepinephrine to Prevent Alopecia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Treated With Radiotherapy

NCT01367990

NaSingle-groupOpen-labelSupportive care

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.

Timeline

Start
2011-07
Primary completion
2012-02
Completion
2012-04

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Norepinephrine Other / unclassified 1.6 ml Topical