Could a common herpes drug ease cancer treatment's painful mouth sores?
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This study tests whether the antiviral drug valacyclovir can prevent or reduce painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in adults receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Researchers will give either valacyclovir or a placebo to 84 participants during their radiation treatmen…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto Oncoclinicas • Aim: Symptom relief
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