Laser therapy to prevent mouth sores during radiation for oral cancer
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests if low-level laser therapy can reduce painful mouth ulcers caused by radiation treatment for oral cancer. It may help you keep your mouth healthier during therapy.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have oral cancer that was surgically removed with no signs of remaining cancer
- You are scheduled for radiation (with or without chemo) to at least 50 Gy
- Your mouth has no open sores or infections right now
- You have good daily function (ECOG score 0 or 1)
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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