Protective mouth guard for kids getting brain radiation
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests a 3D-printed mouth guard designed to protect the mouth from radiation side effects in children receiving radiation therapy for medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer. If effective, it could reduce painful mouth sores during treatment.
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Who can take part
- You must be under 18 years old.
- You must be scheduled to receive radiation therapy for medulloblastoma for 5 to 7 weeks.
- You must not have any mouth sores or mucositis at the start of the study.
- You must not have had radiation to the head or neck before.
- You must be able to wear a custom-made mouth guard.
- You must not be allergic to dental resin materials.
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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