DigniCap®
DigniCap®
The Intelligent Scalp Cooling System™
For some patients, the prospect of losing their hair is more than just a matter of vanity. It’s an unwelcome reminder of their disease for the patient and their loved ones. In select locations, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) offers the DigniCap® scalp cooling system to patients undergoing chemotherapy to help diminish the added emotional burden from hair loss.
DigniCap® has been used successfully outside the United States. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for infusion centers across the U.S. to offer patients the DigniCap® system while they receive their chemotherapy treatments.
How It Works
The DigniCap® Scalp Cooling System features a form-fitting cap that is completely adjustable to fit comfortably on each patient’s head. The cap is connected to a computerized cooling unit that continuously circulates temperature regulated coolant to all areas of the scalp though specially designed channels in the cap . This continuous direct contact between the cooling cap and the scalp maximizes the system’s effectiveness and reduces the risk of hair loss.
If you are a patient, click here for more information. If you are a health care professional, click here for more information.
Key System Features:
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Flexible Cooling Wrap is designed to create a custom fit for each patient for optimal results.
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Thermal Cap features a series of adjustable tabs across the crown of the cap to assure a perfect fit.
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Thermoelectric cooling technology provides micro-temperature adjustments resulting in improved patient comfort.
FDA Clinical Trial Overview
Prior to clearance, the DigniCap® scalp cooling system was clinically studied in women with breast cancer at some of the most prestigious medical centers in the nation. Click here for a summary of clinical trials.
DigniCap® is offered at these FCS locations:
