Light therapy under the microscope: can it soothe mouth sores after transplant?
NCT ID NCT06625619
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) affects mouth sores and other oral symptoms in patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers will track pain, taste changes, and dry mouth in about 6 patients. The goal is to gather information to improve future care, not to test a new drug.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help refine how photobiomodulation is used to ease mouth sores and improve quality of life for stem cell transplant patients.
What could go wrong
This is a very small observational study (6 patients) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. It only gathers data, not tests a new treatment.
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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States