Popsicles may soothe Chemo's taste troubles for prostate cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07218718

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

Summary

This study looks at whether cooling the mouth with popsicles during chemotherapy can reduce taste changes in prostate cancer patients. About 60 people starting a type of chemo called taxane will be asked to suck on popsicles during their infusion. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach helps protect taste buds from chemo side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate cancer prostate carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

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