Red light therapy for skin and mouth side effects in kids having radiotherapy
Part of Digestive system, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if red light therapy can help prevent or ease skin and mouth problems caused by radiotherapy in children and young people up to age 16. If it works, it could make treatment more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are a child or young person aged 0 to 16.
- You are getting a course of proton or photon radiotherapy to your head and neck, spine, or body (not just the brain).
- You will have more than one treatment session (not just a single dose).
- You are not receiving total body irradiation.
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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