Ancient herbal formula may soothe radiation burns in the mouth

NCT ID NCT07692997

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal drink called Sancai Fengsui Decoction can help heal painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. About 126 adults who have developed moderate to severe mouth sores after radiation will receive either the herbal drink or a placebo for two weeks. Researchers will measure pain relief and healing of the sores to see if the herbal treatment improves recovery and quality of life.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Sancai Fengsui Decoction (Chinese herbal compound)
What this could lead to: If effective, this herbal treatment could offer a new way to reduce mouth pain and speed recovery from radiation-induced mouth sores, improving quality of life for head and neck cancer patients.
What could go wrong: This is a Phase 2 trial with only 126 participants, so results are preliminary. The herbal mixture may not outperform placebo, and individual responses may vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms stomatitis

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

HEAD AND NECK CANCER ORAL MUCOSITIS OF RTOG GRADE GREATER THAN 1 RADIATION-INDUCED ORAL MUCOSITIS (RTOM)

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