Breath test for mouth sores from radiation therapy
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study is testing a new breath test to see if it can detect and predict mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck tumors. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to help doctors manage treatment side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and have a confirmed head or neck tumor.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy).
- You are in generally good health (ECOG score 0, 1, or 2 – meaning you can manage daily activities).
- You do not have active lung disease or have used inhaled medications or anesthesia in the last 3 months.
- You do not have serious uncontrolled health issues like unstable heart disease or poorly controlled diabetes.
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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