A phase III trial comparing an anionic phospholipid-based cream and aloe vera-based gel in the prevention of radiation dermatitis in pediatric patients

Table 2 Comparison of APP cream and aloe vera gel effectiveness during RT.

Assessment	Variable*	No difference	Cream > Gel	Gel > Cream	Cream > Gel, Gel > Cream	P-value^†
Subject Skin Comfort	Dry	25	2	15	2	0.002
	Soft	27	11	3	3	0.057
	Feels good	28	13	1	2	0.002
	Rough	31	2	9	2	0.065
	Smooth	32	10	1	1	0.012
Dermatologic	Dryness	25	3	14	2	0.013
	Erythema	33	0	10	1	0.002
	Peely	35	0	8	1	0.008
Common Toxicity Criteria	CTC value	34	0	9	1	0.004

*The p-values of all variables listed, except CTC value, were less than 0.05.
^†Two-sided exact p-value for equality of cream > gel frequency and gel > cream frequency.

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