Instituto Nacional De Cancer, Brazil
Clinical trials sponsored by Instituto Nacional De Cancer, Brazil, explained in plain language.
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Amazonian tree oil may soothe radiation mouth sores in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a mouthwash made from copaiba, a natural oil from the Amazon, can safely help prevent and treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in 20 adults with head and neck cancer. Researchers will find the highest safe dose and measure pai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Natural mouthwash aimed to soothe radiation mouth sores, but study never started
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study planned to test a mouthwash made from copaíba oil, a natural resin, to prevent and treat painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in people with oral cancer undergoing radiation. The trial was set to include 40 patients, half using the copaíba mouthwash and half a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC