Early trial tests natural supplement to ease agony of cancer treatment
NCT ID NCT04042935
Summary
This early-stage study tested whether a dietary supplement called alpha lipoic acid could help reduce pain and mouth sores for people undergoing combined chemotherapy and radiation for head and neck cancer. Five patients participated to find the safest and most effective dose. The goal was to see if the supplement could improve comfort and quality of life during this difficult treatment.
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University of Colorado Hospital
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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