Clinical Research Directory

Study of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Changes and Alopecia, Skin Aging and Nail Changes in Women With Non-Metastatic Breast Cancer

The purpose of this study is to see how many patients develop hair, skin and nail changes due to cancer treatments. The investigators would like to study the clinical factors, genetic markers, and impact on patients' health-related quality of life to learn more about who is at greater risk. We trust that the study will improve our understanding of how cancer patients feel about their skin, hair, and nail conditions. This information will help us determine the burden on breast cancer patients and survivors. It will also help us learn how to prevent these conditions and it may improve the way we treat them and counsel patients.

Effectiveness of Original vs. AI-Generated Plain Language Summaries of Systematic Reviews

The study explores how patients with non-metastatic breast cancer perceive and comprehend original Plain Language Summary and AI-generated Plain Language Summary (PLS) of two systematic reviews from the Cochrane Library. The systematic reviews address exercise during adjuvant therapy and psychological interventions for non-metastatic breast cancer. The study, which is randomized and double-blind, aims to assess whether AI-generated PLS and original PLS differ in their influence on patients' intention to undertake and apply the recommendation presented in the summary, as well as their overall understanding of the study results.