Peppermint oil mouthwash to prevent mouth sores during chemo
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer clinical trials.
This trial tests if a peppermint oil mouthwash can help prevent painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. It is for adults with blood cancers who are about to get strong or moderate chemotherapy that often causes nausea and vomiting.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have a blood cancer (like leukemia or lymphoma)
- You have had at least one round of chemotherapy before
- You are about to get chemotherapy that is likely to cause nausea and vomiting
- You do not have mouth sores yet before starting this chemo
- You are able to read and write
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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