Can SAA1 predict mouth sores from radiation therapy?
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study is looking at a blood marker called SAA1 to see if it can predict how severe mouth sores (oral mucositis) will be after radiation therapy. If you have head and neck cancer and are about to get radiation, this trial may help answer questions about side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal carcinoma or another head and neck tumor.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy (radiotherapy).
- You are in good physical condition (ECOG score 0 or 1, meaning you can do daily activities without much help).
- You do not have any other active cancers or serious health conditions that might interfere with the study.
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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