Taurine supplement may soothe radiation burns
NCT ID NCT07029178
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking taurine granules before daily radiation can reduce painful mouth sores and skin burns in 160 head and neck cancer patients. Half get taurine, half get a placebo, and researchers track side effect severity. If effective, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease treatment discomfort.
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Shanghai ninth people's hospital
RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200011, China
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