Shining a light on transplant side effects
NCT ID NCT00374257
Summary
This study tested whether shining a specific type of ultraviolet (UV) light inside the mouth could help treat painful sores and symptoms caused by chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). cGVHD is a common complication after a bone marrow or stem cell transplant where the donor cells attack the patient's body. Participants received this light therapy 2-3 times per week to see if it reduced mouth pain and improved their ability to eat and speak.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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