Spirulina supplement may ease radiation mouth pain in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07040969

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests whether a spirulina-derived product can prevent or treat severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 70 participants will receive either the spirulina product or a placebo during their radiation treatment. The goal is to see if it reduces the number of patients who develop painful sores that make eating difficult.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • West China Hospital, Sichuan University

    Chengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China

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