Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This study tests whether a dexamethasone mouthwash can prevent moderate to severe mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. Participants use the mouthwash four times daily during chemo for up to 8 weeks. Researchers compare their outcomes to a historical group to …

This study tests whether low-level laser therapy can prevent severe mouth sores (mucositis) caused by chemotherapy in children and young adults aged 4 to 25. The laser is a painless, non-heating light applied to the mouth before chemotherapy. The trial is double-blind and placebo…

This phase 3 trial tests whether Houyanqing Oral Liquid, a Chinese herbal mix, can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in 386 nasopharyngeal cancer patients. Participants take the liquid four times daily during radiation, alongside standard care. The …

This study tests a traditional Chinese herbal oral solution and mouthwash to see if they can shorten the time head and neck cancer patients suffer from severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. About 128 adults aged 18-65 with non-metastatic head and neck cancers will recei…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid and mouthwash can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 118 adults aged 18-65 will receive either the herbal treatment or a placebo along…

This study tests whether applying medical ozone gas to mouth sores can reduce pain and severity in people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy for head and neck cancer. Fifty participants will receive ozone therapy, and half will also use a special toothpaste and mouthwash at hom…

This study tests whether taking taurine granules before daily radiation can reduce painful mouth sores and skin burns in 160 head and neck cancer patients. Half get taurine, half get a placebo, and researchers track side effect severity. If effective, it could offer a simple, low…

This study tests whether taking rice bran supplements can reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 80 adults receiving radiation will take rice bran during treatment to see if it lessens pain and improves quality of life. The g…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…