New study aims to ease Radiation's burning side effect
NCT ID NCT05659576
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at ways to prevent and reduce radiation esophagitis—painful inflammation of the swallowing tube—in 142 cancer patients receiving chest radiation. Researchers will test a two-step consent process and measure whether the approach cuts the need for strong painkillers like opioids. They will also track weight loss and symptoms to find better ways to manage this common side effect.
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Locations
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk-Commack (All Protocol Activities )
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States