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First received: July 18, 2023

Clinical Trial: Scalp Cooling to Prevent Hair Loss in Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Multiple Myeloma

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: IIT2023-03-Vescio-ColdCap: Scalp Cooling to Prevent Hair Loss in Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation for Multiple Myeloma

Brief Summary: This pilot study of scalp cooling with Penguin cold caps will examine the effectiveness of scalp cooling to reduce the development of hair loss in 30 participants with multiple myeloma undergoing high-dose chemotherapy with melphalan and autologous peripheral blood stem cell transplant at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.The investigators will also assess the potential impact of hair loss versus the discomfort and inconvenience of the scalp cooling procedure.

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