Breathing in stem cell particles to prevent mouth sores from radiation
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether inhaling tiny particles from stem cells can prevent or treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If it works, it might make radiation treatment more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have head and neck cancer that is confirmed by biopsy or other tests.
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled to receive strong radiation therapy (at least 60 Gy) to your mouth or throat area.
- You are generally healthy enough to be up and about (ECOG score 0-2).
- Your blood counts and liver/kidney function are within acceptable ranges.
- You have not had radiation to the head or neck before, and you haven't had head or neck surgery in the last month.
- You are not currently taking other mouth sore treatments or certain immune-suppressing medications.
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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