RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06818370

The Effect of Coconut Oil on Alopecia

The Effect of Coconut Oil on Alopecia in Women Receiving Doxorubucin-Cycylophosphamide Treatment for Breast Cancer


Sponsor

Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Enrollment

86 participants

Start Date

Feb 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

İn this study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of coconut oil on alopecia in 86 female breast cancer patients treated at Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital between 01.02.2025-31.12.2025.


Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is investigating whether applying coconut oil to the scalp can reduce hair loss in women undergoing a specific chemotherapy regimen (doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide) for breast cancer. **You may be eligible if...** - You have been diagnosed with breast cancer - Your chemotherapy plan includes the doxorubicin-cyclophosphamide (AC) protocol - You are a woman aged 18 or older - You are willing to participate voluntarily **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a health condition that prevents communication (such as hearing, vision, neurological, or psychiatric problems) - You are receiving treatments other than the AC chemotherapy protocol for your breast cancer - You have a previous history of a disease or skin condition that causes hair loss - You have received chemotherapy before Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERCoconut Oil

The coconut oil application protocol will be explained to the patients in the experimental group and 10 milliliters of coconut oil will be applied to the hair follicles once a week. Alopecia assessment will be done every week.


Locations(1)

Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Onkoloji Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)

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