Traditional Chinese medicine for mouth sores from radiation
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine can help prevent or reduce the severity of mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you are scheduled to get radiation for non-spreading head or neck cancer, this treatment might help protect your mouth.
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Who can take part
- You have head or neck cancer that hasn't spread to other parts of the body.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are able to take care of yourself (performance status 0–2).
- You will receive radiation therapy (possibly with chemotherapy).
- Your major organs (heart, liver, kidneys, etc.) are working well.
- You have not had 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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