Music may soothe chemo mouth sores in kids

NCT ID NCT07653360

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether music therapy can reduce painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in children with cancer. Researchers will interview 50 families online to learn about their experiences with music therapy. The goal is to find patterns that could lead to better, drug-free pain relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance: music therapy
What this could lead to: If patterns show benefit, this could point toward a drug-free way to ease mouth pain in children with cancer.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small interview study — it won't prove music therapy works, only that families find it helpful or not.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm stomatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MUCOSITIS ORAL ORAL MUCOSA DISCOMFORT PEDIATRIC CANCER

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Locations

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94143, United States

Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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