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Hydrogen-rich Water and Treatment of Mucositis Caused by Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Hydrogen-rich Water and Treatment of Mucositis Caused by Radiation Therapy in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

Non Recruiting
18 years and older
All
Phase N/A
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Overview

This study explores the effects of hydrogen-rich water on alleviating the radiation-induced acute mucositis in head and neck cancer patients

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Diagnosis of a biopsy proven head and neck cancer, early or advanced stage, primary or recurrent tumor,
  • Planning to receive daily fractionated radiotherapy for over 4 weeks' duration
  • Karnofsky Performance Score (KPS) of at least 70
  • Able to describe pain
  • Able to swallow food and water
  • Able to sign consent

Exclusion Criteria:

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Study details
    Mucositis Oral

NCT05278260

Stony Brook University

20 August 2025

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