Popsicles may soothe Chemo's taste troubles for prostate cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07218718
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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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City of Hope Medical Center
Duarte, California, 91010, United States
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