Amazonian tree oil may soothe radiation mouth sores in cancer patients
NCT ID NCT05308732
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tests whether a mouthwash made from copaiba, a natural oil from the Amazon, can safely help prevent and treat painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy in 20 adults with head and neck cancer. Researchers will find the highest safe dose and measure pain levels. The goal is to offer an alternative when standard laser therapy cannot be used on tumor areas.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2021
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Patients enrolled at INCA with a diagnosis of cell carcinoma squamous, adenoid cystic carcinoma, mucoepidermoid carcinoma, carcinoma of acinar cells, low-grade polymorph adenocarcinoma, located in the oral cavity (ICD-10 C00 to C06); located in the oral cavity with the indication of exclusive radiotherapy (by IMRT/VMAT technique) or radiotherapy (by IMRT/ VMAT) associated with chemotherapy. * Performance status (PS) 0 or 1. * Patients with intact oral mucosa (except the tumor area) without color change and volume on the first day of treatment. * Patients able to cooperate with treatment. * Patients capable of performing the oral hygiene protocol. * Patients who after the information and instructions signed the term of free and informed consent of the patient in accordance with Resolution 466/12 of the National Health Council. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are receiving drugs for the treatment and/or prevention of oral mucositis. * Patients undergoing radiotherapy with planning that excludes the oral cavity of the treatment field. * Patients undergoing palliative radiotherapy. * Patients with cervical lymph node metastasis greater than 6cm (N3). * Patients who report any type of allergy to copaiba-based compounds. * Patients diagnosed with oral lichen planus.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Instituto Nacional de Cancer
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 20231-050, Brazil
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