Dental stent to protect taste during NPC radiation
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a custom-fitted dental stent (like a mouthguard) can help protect your sense of taste during radiation and chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. If you qualify, you'll receive either standard care or the stent, and your taste changes will be tracked.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a type of nasopharyngeal cancer (a specific kind of head and neck cancer) confirmed by biopsy.
- Your cancer is at a local stage (maybe spread to nearby lymph nodes but not to distant organs).
- You are 21 years or older and in good general health (able to manage daily activities).
- Your blood counts and kidney/liver function meet certain thresholds (your doctor will check these).
- You do not have certain other health issues like dry mouth syndrome, heavy smoking, or major dental work that would interfere.
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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