Doxepin rinse for severe swallowing pain during throat radiation
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a medicated mouth rinse (doxepin) to ease severe pain when swallowing, caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. It aims to help patients who are currently receiving radiation and have mouth or throat sores.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You have nasopharyngeal cancer and are currently getting radiation or chemoradiation
- You have mouth or throat sores from radiation (mucositis) with swallowing pain of 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- You can complete questionnaires with or without help
- Your daily activity level is fairly good (ECOG 0, 1, or 2)
Quick eligibility check
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