WithdrawnPhase 2

Tocopherol is a Novel Treatment for Cancer Related Mucositis

Stopped: the PI is no longer work at Hadassah

Israel30 participantsStarted 2005-12

Plain-language summary

The present protocol is an attempt to prevent/treat mucositis in highly susceptible patients subjected to maximally tolerated doses of subsequently-myeloablative or myeloablative doses of chemoradiotherapy supported by autologous or allogeneic stem cell transplantation at the Department of Bone Marrow Transplantation. Mucositis is a major problem in the management of transplant recipients which subjects the patients to the risk of sepsis, need for parenteral nutrition and need of narcotics. We are planning a 2 arm study, comparing 2 safe vitamin E based formulations with placebo.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and non-pregnant and non-lactating females, 18 years of age or older at the time of screening, who are to receive myeloablative agonists with or without total body irradiation (TBI) in preparation for either allogeneic or autologous HSCT. Patients who are to be hospitalized and are expected to remain hospitalized until marrow recovery. * Karnofsky performance status of 60 or greater or ECOG performance status of 2 or less. * Normal dental examination as assessed by the investigator. Exclusion Criteria: * Clinically significant acute and active oral cavity infection. * Patients taking any investigational or other non-approved oral therapy for oral mucositis. * Known hypersensitivity to Vitamin E.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

To evaluate the tolerability and the safety of a Tocopherol formulation in the prevention or suppression of the serverity of oral mucositis induced by myeloablative agonist.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00162526

SponsorHadassah Medical Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

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