Chinese medicine mouthwash for radiation mouth sores
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine mouthwash and oral liquid can help prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are getting radiation and are at risk for these painful sores, this study might offer you extra relief.
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Who can take part
- You have a head or neck cancer that hasn't spread to other parts of your body.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy (with or without chemotherapy).
- Your main organs (like heart, lungs, liver, kidneys) work well.
- You have not used antibiotics, antifungal drugs, or medicated mouthwash in the past month, and you haven't received radiation to your head or neck before.
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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