Ice chips vs numbing spray for mouth sores from chemo
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to prevent or reduce painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy: holding ice chips in your mouth (cryotherapy) versus using a numbing spray (lidocaine). Both are simple treatments you can do during your chemo session.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been diagnosed with cancer (confirmed by a biopsy or other test).
- You are about to get chemotherapy that has a moderate or high chance of causing painful mouth sores (oral mucositis).
- You are in fairly good health overall (able to do most daily activities, but may need some rest).
- You are not getting radiation to your head or neck area.
- You do not have a severe mouth infection or condition that would make the study treatments risky.
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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