Valacyclovir for mouth sores during head and neck radiation
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the antiviral drug valacyclovir can prevent or reduce painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have head and neck cancer and will receive radiation therapy with the goal of curing it
- You are able to swallow pills
- You are not allergic to valacyclovir or similar antiviral drugs
- You are not currently taking antiviral medication or have taken it recently
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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