Can a common antiviral pill ease the agony of cancer treatment mouth sores?
NCT ID NCT07363031
Summary
This study is testing if a drug called valacyclovir can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores in people getting radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers also want to understand if certain common viruses play a role in causing these sores. About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the antiviral drug or a placebo pill during their radiotherapy.
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Instituto Oncoclinicas
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 22250-905, Brazil
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