Mouthwash may fight Chemo's bitter side effect
NCT ID NCT07573787
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested a mouthwash made with homoeriodictyol sodium to reduce bitter taste caused by chemotherapy in women with gynecologic cancers. The study aimed to see if the mouthwash could improve taste and food intake. Only 15 participants were enrolled, and the trial was terminated early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- homoeriodictyol sodium mouthwash
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this mouthwash could help reduce the bitter taste that many women experience during chemotherapy, making it easier to eat and maintain weight.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 15 participants and was terminated early. The results may not be reliable or apply to a larger population.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Medical University of Vienna
Vienna, Austria
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