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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