Berry flavor for taste changes during radiation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if a berry-flavored product can help manage taste changes caused by radiation therapy for mouth or throat cancer. It may improve your quality of life during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer of the jaw, tonsil, or tongue.
- You are getting radiation therapy as your main treatment or after surgery.
- You have not had your entire tongue or voice box removed.
- You are not allergic to peanuts, latex, peaches, or soy.
- You do not have diabetes or prediabetes, and you are not taking Metformin.
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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