Morphine gel may offer direct relief for chemo mouth sores

NCT ID NCT02173756

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a morphine gel applied directly to painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the gel could relieve pain better than morphine given through an IV. The study included children and young adults aged 5 to 25. The gel was applied four times a day before meals, and pain was checked before and after each application.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis mucositis neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service d'oncohématologie pédiatrique, Hôpital de Hautepierre

    Strasbourg, Alsace, 67098, France