New combo shows promise against radiation mouth sores

NCT ID NCT06031012

First seen Mar 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested whether adding thalidomide to glutamine could delay or prevent severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. 138 adults with oral cancer receiving radiation took part. The goal was to see if the combination worked better than glutamine alone.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University

    Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710032, China

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