Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis
MONDO:0005588Inflammation and ulceration of the oral mucosa as a result of chemotherapy treatment.
26 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Herbal mouthwash may stop radiation mouth sores before they start
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a modified herbal mouthwash can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 156 participants will use either the herbal mouthwash or a placebo during their radiation treatment. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Mouth spray may stop radiation burns in cancer patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a spray called Kangfu Spray can prevent severe mouth sores in people with oral cancer who are getting radiation therapy. About 140 participants will either get the spray plus standard mouth care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the spray reduces …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: YE ZHANG • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Ice or fake spit? simple tricks may stop chemo mouth pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests two simple, low-cost methods—cold application (like ice chips) and artificial saliva—to prevent painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. About 60 cancer patients starting chemo will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments or standard care. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karbala University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Ancient herbal formula may soothe radiation burns in the mouth
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal drink called Sancai Fengsui Decoction can help heal painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. About 126 adults who have developed moderate to severe mouth sores after radiation will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ice chips vs. mouth sores: simple trick may ease chemo side effect
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sucking on ice chips during chemotherapy can prevent or reduce the severity of painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in cancer patients. 102 adults receiving 5-fluorouracil or methotrexate will be randomly assigned to either get ice chips during infusion p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Light therapy offers hope for kids suffering chemo mouth sores
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a painless light treatment called photobiomodulation for children aged 3 to 14 who get severe mouth sores from chemotherapy. The treatment uses a handheld red light device for about 5-10 minutes daily for four days, alongside standard care. Researchers want to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a cold rinse soothe radiation mouth sores?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether rinsing with cold water (15-20°C) reduces mouth soreness and improves comfort compared to room-temperature water in 200 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Participants will rinse four times daily for six weeks. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC