Acupuncture for mouth sores from throat cancer radiation
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help with mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. It may also improve your quality of life during treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 to 59 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of head and neck cancer).
- You have received radiation therapy to both sides of your head and neck.
- You have been told you have mucositis (mouth sores or pain from radiation).
- You are willing to follow the study plan and sign a consent form.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of your body (like the lungs or liver).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial studies whether hypoglossal acupuncture can reduce dysgeusia, or a persistently bad/altered taste, in people who are receiving chemotherapy. If you qualify, it may help improve taste-related eating and quality of life during treatment.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help prevent or reduce dry mouth caused by chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer. You would receive acupuncture treatments at different times during your radiation to find the best schedule for protecting your saliva glands.
This study tests whether traditional Chinese medicine can help prevent painful mouth sores that often develop during radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. If it works, it could reduce pain and improve quality of life during treatment.
This study tests if applying a low-level laser to acupuncture points can help reduce dry mouth caused by chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer. If you are already getting chemoradiation for head and neck cancer and are experiencing dry mouth, this might be a way to feel better.
This study tests whether a medicine called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) can prevent mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are starting radiation, this trial may help protect your mouth from painful side effects.
This study tests whether taking taurine (a natural amino acid supplement) can prevent or reduce painful mouth sores that develop during radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. Mouth sores are a common side effect of radiation, and this trial explores whether taurine might protect your mouth during treatment.
Hear when a new Cancer trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.