Could hydrogen water soothe mouth pain after oral cancer surgery?

NCT ID NCT07306546

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether rinsing with hydrogen water can reduce mouth inflammation and pain in people recovering from oral cancer surgery that used a free flap reconstruction. Thirty-six participants will use hydrogen water or plain water for oral care over 7 days. Researchers will measure changes in saliva markers of inflammation and mouth soreness scores.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

hydrogen water

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to ease mouth inflammation and pain after oral cancer surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants. The effect may be small or not noticeable, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lip and oral cavity carcinoma Mouth Neoplasms oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma Pain, Postoperative Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck

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