Could a cold rinse soothe radiation mouth sores? new study aims to find out.

NCT ID NCT07252557

First seen Dec 12, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looks at whether rinsing with cold water (15-20°C) can reduce mouth sore pain and improve comfort compared to room-temperature water in people getting radiation for head and neck cancer. Two hundred participants will gargle four times daily during their 6-week radiation course. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost way to ease a common side effect.

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Study contacts

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Locations

  • Chung Shan Medical University

    Taichung, Taiwan (r.o.c.), Taiwan

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