Oral ice chips to prevent mouth sores from breast cancer treatment
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests if sucking on ice chips during a new type of breast cancer treatment (TROP2-ADC) can reduce or prevent painful mouth sores. If you are starting this treatment for the first time, this simple approach might help you feel better.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have advanced or metastatic breast cancer and are about to receive a TROP2-ADC drug for the first time.
- You are in generally good health (able to care for yourself, expected to live at least 3 months).
- Your blood counts, liver, kidney, and heart function are within acceptable ranges.
- You do not currently have mouth sores or ulcers.
- If you could become pregnant, you agree to use a non-hormonal birth control during and for 3 months after treatment.
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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