Mucosal contouring study for oral pain from radiation
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to reduce mouth and throat pain caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. It may help if you are currently getting radiation or chemoradiation and have mouth sores.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- You have nasopharyngeal cancer confirmed by biopsy.
- You are currently getting radiation or chemoradiation to treat your cancer.
- You have records of how bad your mouth and throat sores are and any pain when swallowing.
- Your mouth hygiene is good, and you don't have untreated dental problems or metal fillings.
- You don't have unstable heart disease or poorly controlled diabetes.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is at least 18.5.
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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