Scientists hunt for clues to predict radiation dry mouth before it starts

NCT ID NCT07170358

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looks for early biological markers in the blood that could predict dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients before symptoms appear. Researchers will collect blood samples from 126 patients before and after radiation therapy and use advanced techniques to find these markers. The goal is to help doctors intervene earlier and improve patients' quality of life.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Affiliated Jinling Hospital, Medical School of Nanjing University

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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  • Jiangsu Cancer Hospital

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University

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    Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210018, China

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  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

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