Chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis

This study tests whether a modified herbal mouthwash can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 156 participants will use either the herbal mouthwash or a placebo during their radiation treatment. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests if a spray called Kangfu Spray can prevent severe mouth sores in people with oral cancer who are getting radiation therapy. About 140 participants will either get the spray plus standard mouth care, or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the spray reduces …

This study tests two simple, low-cost methods—cold application (like ice chips) and artificial saliva—to prevent painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy. About 60 cancer patients starting chemo will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments or standard care. The goal i…

Researchers are testing a gel made from orange peel extract to see if it can reduce the severity of mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in people with head and neck cancer. Thirty adults receiving radiation will be split into two groups: one gets the orange peel gel, the othe…

This study tests whether a traditional Chinese herbal drink called Sancai Fengsui Decoction can help heal painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. About 126 adults who have developed moderate to severe mouth sores after radiation will receive eith…

This study tests whether sucking on ice chips during chemotherapy can prevent or reduce the severity of painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in cancer patients. 102 adults receiving 5-fluorouracil or methotrexate will be randomly assigned to either get ice chips during infusion p…

This study tests a painless light treatment called photobiomodulation for children aged 3 to 14 who get severe mouth sores from chemotherapy. The treatment uses a handheld red light device for about 5-10 minutes daily for four days, alongside standard care. Researchers want to se…

This study will test whether rinsing with cold water (15-20°C) reduces mouth soreness and improves comfort compared to room-temperature water in 200 head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Participants will rinse four times daily for six weeks. The goal is to see i…