Instituto Nacional De Cancer, Brazil
Clinical trials sponsored by Instituto Nacional De Cancer, Brazil, explained in plain language.
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Amazonian tree oil could soothe radiation mouth pain in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests a mouthwash made from copaiba, a natural oil from the Amazon, to see if it can safely prevent or treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. About 20 adults with head and neck cancer will use the mouthwash during their radiation treatment. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Copaiba mouthwash study for radiation mouth sores pulled before starting
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mouthwash made from copaiba oil could prevent or treat painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in people receiving radiation for oral cancer. It planned to include 40 adults, randomly assigned to use either the copaiba mouthwash or a placebo four times a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cancer, Brazil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:24 UTC