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Could a cold rinse soothe radiation mouth sores?

NCT ID NCT07252557

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chung Shan Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 if cold water can lessen pain and prevent treatment delays.

What this could mean

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Active substance
water rinse at different temperatures (cold vs. room-temperature)
What this could lead to
If cold rinses work, patients could have less mouth pain and fewer treatment breaks during radiotherapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The effect may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 200 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Histologically confirmed head and neck cancer (HNC) receiving radiotherapy for the first time, with or without concurrent chemotherapy. * Conscious, communicative, and able to perform the rinsing procedure and complete questionnaires. * Provided written informed consent prior to enrollment. Exclusion Criteria: * Non-HNC diagnoses or radiotherapy to sites outside the oral/oropharyngeal region. * Cognitive impairment or inability to complete the rinsing protocol.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia chemotherapy-induced oral mucositis head and neck cancer Head and Neck Neoplasms stomatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Head and neck cancer (H&N) Nursing interventions Radiation-induced oral mucositis Radiotherapy side effects Supportive care

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chung Shan Medical University

    Taichung, Taiwan (r.o.c.), Taiwan

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