Low-level laser therapy to prevent mouth sores during oral cancer radiation

This trial is testing photobiomodulation (a low-level laser therapy) to help prevent or reduce severe mouth sores in people with oral cancer who are undergoing radiation treatment. Mouth sores are a common and painful side effect of radiation therapy. The study hopes to show that this laser treatment can reduce how often these sores occur and how severe they are.

Mouth sores are one of the most troubling side effects of radiation therapy for oral cancer, causing pain, difficulty eating, and sometimes requiring hospitalization. Research suggests this laser treatment is safe and effective at preventing these sores, but more studies in real-world settings are needed to confirm it works for Australian patients.