Light therapy for mouth sores in children with cancer
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can prevent or treat mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in children with certain cancers. It may help reduce pain and make eating and drinking easier during treatment.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 17 years old
- Cancer diagnosis is leukemia, lymphoma, or a solid tumor in the head/neck
- No history of seizures or light sensitivity
- No prior use of photobiomodulation (light therapy) in the last 14 days
- If joining the prevention arm, must not have mouth sores at start
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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