Using a Steroid Mouthwash to Prevent Mouth Sores During Chemotherapy
Recruiting
Phase 4
Interventional Study
Oral Mucositis Due to Chemotherapy
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Prior Safety Data
This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Trial phase
- Phase 4
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 45 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Woman's · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a steroid mouthwash (dexamethasone) can prevent mouth sores caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Does using dexamethasone mouthwash before and during chemotherapy lower the chance of getting moderate to severe mouth sores?
Can this approach reduce pain and improve comfort during chemotherapy?
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria:
* ≥18 years old
* Confirmed cancer diagnosis
* Scheduled to receive or receiving chemotherapy known to be associated with oral mucositis (e.g., anthracyclines and taxanes)
* Ability to provide informed consent
* Ability to comply with study procedures
Exclusion criteria:
* Cur…
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