Orange peel gel for mouth sores from radiation
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a gel made from orange peel to see if it can soothe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. If you have these painful sores, this gel might help them heal more comfortably.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are getting radiation therapy for head and neck cancer (either after surgery or as your main treatment).
- Your radiation dose is planned to be at least 50 Gy (a standard dose).
- You may also be getting chemotherapy with cisplatin or carboplatin.
- You have been diagnosed with oral mucositis (mouth sores) caused by radiation.
- You do not smoke, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and are not allergic to oranges.
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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