Taurine mouthwash to prevent mouth sores during radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Ear, nose & throat, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a taurine mouthwash can prevent or reduce the severity of painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer. If it works, it could make treatment more tolerable and improve quality of life.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have been newly diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer (a type of throat cancer) that has not spread to other parts of the body.
- You are about to start a standard type of radiation therapy called IMRT.
- You have not had any prior cancer treatment.
- You are generally in good health with normal organ function (kidneys, liver, blood counts).
- You are not pregnant, not breastfeeding, and are willing to use birth control during the study.
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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