Laser treatment to help prevent painful mouth sores from chemo
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether low-level laser therapy (using special light on the mouth) can prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children and young adults. It may help you avoid painful inflammation that can affect eating, comfort, and treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be older than 4 years and 25 or younger
- Before starting chemo, you should NOT already have mouth sores or other mouth problems that would block the laser session
- You must be able and willing to follow laser session instructions (wear black glasses and keep your mouth open) and generally cooperate
- You must be treated at a participating SFCE cancer center
- Your chemotherapy plan must be one of the treatments considered high-risk for severe mouth sores (unless the study doctor approves another qualifying chemo)
- If you can get pregnant, you must have a negative pregnancy test before the first laser treatment
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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