Taurine may soothe radiation mouth sores in cancer patients

NCT ID NCT07567742

First seen May 07, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests if taurine, a natural substance, can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation treatment in people with nasopharyngeal cancer. About 130 patients will either receive taurine or standard care during their radiation therapy. The goal is to see if taurine lowers the chance of developing painful mouth sores.

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  • Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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