Radiation's hidden impact: mouth viruses under the microscope
NCT ID NCT02180932
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study looked at how radiation therapy for head and neck cancers affects viruses in the mouth, specifically the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and how this might relate to gum disease. Researchers collected samples from 25 patients to measure virus levels. The goal was to better understand why many patients develop severe gum problems after radiation, not to test a new treatment.
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Hôpital saint Roch
Nice, France
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