Light therapy to prevent mouth sores from radiation
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests two different ways of using a special light (photobiomodulation) to prevent or treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. It may help you if you have mouth or throat cancer and are about to start radiation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have cancer of the mouth or the back of the throat (oropharynx)
- You are going to receive radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy)
- You are able to understand French and have health insurance in France
- You have not had radiation to the head/neck before, and are not taking certain medications (like some antibiotics or methotrexate)
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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