Can a simple mouthwash fight Chemo's bitter side effect?

NCT ID NCT07573787

First seen May 10, 2026 ยท Last updated May 10, 2026

Summary

This small pilot study looked at whether a mouthwash containing homoeriodictyol (HED) could reduce the bitter taste that many women with gynecologic cancers experience during chemotherapy. The study planned to enroll 15 patients and measure taste changes before and during treatment. The goal was to help improve food intake and quality of life by easing this unpleasant side effect.

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Locations

  • Medical University of Vienna

    Vienna, Austria

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