Plain-English translation of NCT03481647 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing whether a structured oral care program can help prevent or reduce mouth sores (mucositis) in patients undergoing radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. The program includes weekly professional cleanings, daily rinses with a saltwater solution, and keeping a diary of your oral care routine. Researchers want to see if this more intensive approach works better than standard care alone.
Mouth sores are a common and painful side effect of radiation therapy for head and neck cancer, and they can make it difficult to eat and swallow. This study aims to find out whether a consistent, structured oral care routine can help prevent or lessen these sores and improve patients' quality of life during treatment.
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If you join the study, you'll be randomly assigned to either the intensive oral care group or the standard care group. The intensive group will rinse with a saltwater solution five times daily, receive weekly professional cleanings and special swabbing treatments, and keep a diary to track your routine. The standard care group will receive professional cleanings once a week. Throughout your cancer treatment, the study team will monitor your mouth health and ask you questions about your quality of life.
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Sweden
Sponsor
Göteborg University
Collaborators
Ryhov County Hospital, Region Jönköping County
Enrollment target
~150 participants
Started
January 2018
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Annica Almståhl, Assoc.prof
Göteborg University
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