Topical treatment to reduce mouth sores during or after radiation
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new cream/gel applied to the mouth to lower the chance of severe mouth sores in people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. It also looks at how treatment affects quality of life using patient questionnaires.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re 18 or older and have head and neck cancer
- If in the acute group: you are starting/receiving radiation (with or without chemotherapy)
- If in the chronic group: you finished radiation at least 6 months ago
- You can read and complete questionnaires about symptoms and quality of life
- You can use the study product correctly (you’ll be taught how)
- You can’t be taking certain dry-mouth medications like pilocarpine or cevimeline if you’re in the chronic group
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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