Ancient herbs take on radiation mouth pain: new trial launches
NCT ID NCT07282483
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This phase 2 trial tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine oral liquid and mouthwash can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. About 118 adults aged 18-65 will receive either the herbal treatment or a placebo alongside their standard radiation. The main goal is to see if fewer people develop painful, grade 3 or higher mucositis.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Qingying oral liquid and modified Da Huang-Huang Lian Xiexin mouthwash (traditional Chinese medicine)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural option to reduce severe mouth pain during radiation, helping patients eat and speak more comfortably.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 118 people, so results may not apply widely. The placebo group also gets a fake treatment, so any benefit might be small or due to chance.
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West China Hospital
RECRUITINGChengdu, Sichuan, 610041, China
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