Light therapy to prevent mouth sores in children with cancer
Part of Digestive system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether light therapy can prevent severe mouth sores caused by certain cancer treatments. It is for children and young adults up to age 30 receiving high-dose methotrexate or anthracycline chemotherapy.
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Who can take part
- You are aged 0 to 30 years old
- You are being treated at Children's Wisconsin oncology or intensive care units
- You are about to receive high-dose methotrexate (at least 5 grams per square meter, or at least 1 gram if you have Trisomy 21) or an anthracycline drug (at least 60 milligrams per square meter)
- You do not currently have severe mouth sores (grade 4 or higher)
- You are not being admitted for a bone marrow transplant
- You speak English or Spanish
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