Ice chips to prevent mouth sores from chemotherapy
Part of Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether sucking on ice chips during chemotherapy can help prevent painful mouth sores caused by certain chemo drugs. It is for adults with solid tumors receiving a two-week chemotherapy cycle with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are about to start a two-week chemotherapy cycle with 5-fluorouracil and methotrexate.
- You can safely eat ice and communicate with the study team.
- You do not have diabetes, heart problems, or a weakened immune system.
- You do not have mouth, throat, or head/neck cancer, or any mouth issues.
- You are not already in another clinical trial that could affect this one.
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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