Stomatitis

This study tests whether a special delayed-connection surgery (Turnbull-Cutait) can help people with low rectal cancer avoid a permanent colostomy bag better than the standard surgery with a temporary stoma. About 520 adults aged 18-75 with rectal cancer will be randomly assigned…

This study tests whether a telehealth program can help cancer survivors prevent mouth sores, gum disease, and tooth decay. One hundred survivors who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago will either get the telehealth program or usual care. The goal is to see if the pro…

Researchers are testing whether a mouthwash made from copaiba oil, combined with low-level laser therapy, can prevent oral mucositis in people undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Oral mucositis is a common and painful side effect of the high-dose chemot…

This study tests if rinsing with virgin coconut oil can prevent severe mouth sores in children and young adults (ages 7-26) getting a bone marrow transplant. About 60 participants will either use standard mouth rinses or add coconut oil to their routine. Researchers will compare …

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 a one-time infusion of amimestrocel, made from donated umbilical cord cells, can prevent severe mouth and gut sores in people receiving a stem cell transplant. About 22 adults will get the infusion before their transplant, and researchers will monitor for…

This study tests whether a zinc-based spray (Gel X) can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. About 130 adults receiving radiation will use either the zinc spray or a sodium bicarbonate rinse. The goal is to see if the spray reduces how…

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 study tests a daily light therapy device placed inside the mouth to prevent severe mouth sores in people receiving a stem cell transplant. Twenty adults will use the device for about 2-3 minutes each day from the start of their conditioning chemotherapy through day 20 after …

This phase 3 trial tests whether a lozenge called BupiZenge, which contains the long-acting painkiller bupivacaine, can relieve mouth pain from radiation therapy better than the standard lidocaine rinse. About 150 adults with head and neck cancer will be randomly assigned to one …

This study tests if a steroid mouthwash can prevent or reduce mouth sores caused by the cancer drug datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd). About 100 adults with advanced breast or lung cancer will use the mouthwash and be monitored for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple step…

This phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…

This trial tests whether alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, can prevent oral mucositis—painful mouth sores—caused by the chemotherapy drug 5-fluorouracil in colorectal cancer patients. Half of the 50 participants will take alpha-lipoic acid twice daily for six months, whi…

This phase II trial tests whether a plant-derived supplement called chlorophyllin can reduce severe mouth sores caused by high-dose radiation given before a stem cell transplant. People aged 12 to 65 with blood cancers who need total body irradiation as part of their transplant p…

This study tests a mouth rinse called MucoLock for people with ongoing mouth pain or burning sensation (stomatitis). About 25 adults will swish the rinse for 5 minutes, three times a day, for 28 days. Researchers will measure changes in pain scores and quality of life to see if t…

This clinical trial tests whether a doxepin solution spray can relieve severe breakthrough pain when swallowing, a common side effect of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 178 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the doxepin spray or a placebo s…

This study tests whether folic acid supplements can reduce mucositis (painful sores in the mouth, nose, throat, or other areas) in people with advanced kidney cancer who are on targeted therapy or immunotherapy. About 100 participants will receive either folic acid or a placebo, …

This phase 2 trial is testing a topical gel and mouthwash made from olive oil, betaine, and xylitol (XCM-OM118) to see if it can reduce severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in head & neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The study will enroll 63 adults and track how ma…

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 high-level laser therapy can help manage oral mucositis—painful mouth sores—in children under 18 who are having a bone marrow transplant. Fourteen participants will receive either laser treatment or standard mouth care (chlorhexidine and sodium bicarbonat…

This study tests if a special light treatment, called photobiomodulation, can reduce the severity and frequency of painful mouth sores in oral cancer patients receiving radiation therapy. About 30 adults who have had surgery for oral cancer will receive the light treatment five t…

This study tests whether gargling with olive oil can reduce painful mouth sores caused by radiation or chemotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 120 adults will either use olive oil mouthwash or receive standard care for 12 weeks. Researchers will track soreness, dry m…

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 study tests whether applying low-level laser light to the gums after tooth extraction and socket preservation can improve healing and reduce pain. About 39 adults will receive either standard care or standard care plus laser treatment on days 1, 3, and 7 after surgery. Resea…

This study looks at how inflammation in the gums affects the body's immune response during wound healing after a tooth is pulled. Researchers will measure gum health before extraction, take small tissue samples right after and again two weeks later, and check healing at three mon…

This study looks at how the natural bacteria in your mouth might influence the effectiveness of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will collect saliva samples from 100 patients before, during, and after treatment to analyze the bacteria and viruses present. T…