Friendly bacteria fights radiation mouth pain in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06285591

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

Summary

This study tested whether a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri could prevent or treat severe mouth sores in 160 people with head and neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy. Mouth sores are a painful side effect that can make eating difficult. The researchers measured how many patients developed severe sores and how long they lasted.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

head and neck cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China