ZINCLO-HAND: Zinc and Clobetasol for the Prevention of Regorafenib-Induced Hand-Foot Skin Reaction
ZINCLO-HAND
Impact of Zinc Supplementation and Transdermal Clobetasol in the Prophylaxis of Regorafenib-Induced Hand-Foot Skin Reaction: A Prospective Non-Randomized Study
OTHER · Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Etlik City Hospital Ethics Committee
Study Type
interventional
Actual enrollment (reported)
150
Locations
1 country
Sites
13
Timeline
Study Start
February 20, 2025
Actual (reported)
Primary Completion
September 1, 2025
Actual (reported)
Study Completion
September 7, 2025
Actual (reported)
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate whether a combination of oral zinc supplementation and transdermal clobetasol cream is effective in preventing and reducing the severity of hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) induced by regorafenib treatment.
HFSR is one of the most common adverse effects of regorafenib, affecting more than 50% of patients, with 10-15% experiencing severe Grade 3 toxicity. Clobetasol, a high-potency corticosteroid, has been shown to significantly reduce the severity of HFSR when used preemptively rather than reactively. Additionally, recent clinical trials indicate that oral zinc supplementation may further reduce the incidence of Grade ≥2 HFSR.
This prospective, non-randomized interventional study will compare three treatment groups:
Oral zinc supplementation + transdermal clobetasol cream Transdermal clobetasol cream alone Oral zinc supplementation alone The study will assess the effectiveness of these treatments using CTCAE grading, the Hand-Foot Syndrome Scale-14, and quality of life measures (FACT-G, fatigue, and anxiety/depression scales). Additionally, the study will evaluate the impact of HFSR on treatment adherence, regorafenib dose modifications, and overall survival.
The study will enroll approximately 120 patients across multiple centers in Türkiye.
Registry Overview
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Recruitment status
completed
Actual enrollment (reported)
150 participants
Study completion date
September 7, 2025
Actual (reported)
Listed locations
1 countries · 13 sites
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Study Timeline
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Incidence and Severity of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction (HFSR) at Week 8
The incidence and severity of hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) will be assessed using Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. The proportion of patients experiencing Grade ≥2 HFSR will be compared between the intervention groups to evaluate the efficacy of zinc supplementation and/or clobetasol in preventing HFSR.
8 weeks
Secondary Outcomes (5)
Duration of Hand-Foot Skin Reaction (HFSR)
8 weeks
Regorafenib Dose Modifications Due to HFSR
8 weeks
Quality of Life (FACT-G Score Change)
Baseline and 8 weeks
Progression-Free Survival (PFS) in Patients with and without Severe HFSR
Up to 6 months
Overall Survival (OS) in Patients with and without Severe HFSR
6 months
Study Arms (3)
Zinc + Clobetasol Group
EXPERIMENTAL
Participants in this group will receive oral zinc supplementation (78 mg zinc gluconate twice daily) combined with topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, applied twice daily to the palms and soles for 8 weeks. This group aims to evaluate the combined efficacy of zinc and clobetasol in preventing regorafenib-induced hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR).
Participants in this group will receive topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, applied twice daily to the palms and soles for 8 weeks. This group aims to assess the efficacy of clobetasol alone in preventing regorafenib-induced HFSR.
Participants assigned to zinc-containing arms will receive oral zinc gluconate supplementation (78 mg twice daily) for 8 weeks. This intervention aims to evaluate the effect of zinc in preventing and reducing the severity of regorafenib-induced hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR).
Participants assigned to clobetasol-containing arms will receive topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% cream, applied twice daily to the palms and soles for 8 weeks. This intervention aims to assess the efficacy of clobetasol in preventing regorafenib-induced HFSR.
Eligibility Criteria
Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
You may qualify if:
Age ≥18 years
Histologically confirmed solid tumor for which regorafenib is an approved treatment (e.g., metastatic colorectal cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumor, hepatocellular carcinoma, glioblastoma, or others)
Intestinal NeoplasmsGastrointestinal NeoplasmsDigestive System NeoplasmsNeoplasms by SiteNeoplasmsDigestive System DiseasesGastrointestinal DiseasesColonic DiseasesIntestinal DiseasesRectal Diseases
Study Officials
Ozan Yazıcı, Prof.
Gazi University
STUDY CHAIR
Enrollment
150 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
Study Design
Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NON RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: This study follows a parallel assignment model, where participants are assigned to one of three intervention groups based on the treating physician's decision. Each group receives a different preventive approach for regorafenib-induced hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR):
1. Oral zinc supplementation + transdermal clobetasol cream
2. Transdermal clobetasol cream alone
3. Oral zinc supplementation alone
Participants will remain in their assigned groups throughout the study period, and no crossover between groups will occur. The study aims to compare the efficacy of these interventions in preventing and reducing the severity of HFSR.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
February 21, 2025
NCT05782257
Zinc Deficiency Treatment in Celiac Disease: Supplementation Versus Diet
Participants in this group will receive oral zinc supplementation (78 mg zinc gluconate twice daily) for 8 weeks. This group aims to determine the role of zinc alone in reducing the severity of regorafenib-induced HFSR.
Dietary Supplement: Zinc Supplementation
Clobetasol Alone GroupZinc + Clobetasol Group
Initiating regorafenib treatment for the first time
ECOG performance status of 0-2
Baseline hand-foot skin reaction (HFSR) of Grade 0 (no prior HFSR symptoms) according to CTCAE v5.0
Individual participant data (IPD) will not be shared due to privacy regulations and institutional policies. Data access is restricted to the study team and authorized personnel to ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and patient confidentiality
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