Laser light with or without oxygen gel for mouth sores from radiation
Part of Cancer, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study tests two ways to treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Half of the participants will receive laser light therapy alone, and the other half will receive laser light plus an oxygen gel applied to the sores. The goal is to see if adding the oxygen gel helps the sores heal faster and reduces pain.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are getting radiation or chemotherapy for head or neck cancer.
- Your mouth sores are not so severe that you need a feeding tube or IV nutrition.
- You are not allergic to the oxygen gel or have any reason you cannot use laser therapy.
- You do not have uncontrolled health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or severe anemia.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have a condition that makes your skin sensitive to light.
Quick eligibility check
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