GM-CSF to prevent mouth sores during radiation for head and neck cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests if a mouth rinse with GM-CSF (a protein that helps healing) can prevent mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. If you are about to start radiation, this may help reduce pain and trouble eating.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of head and neck cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma.
- Your cancer is at stage II, III, or IVa (not stage I or IVb).
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your cancer has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
- You are willing to receive radiation therapy, with or without chemotherapy.
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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