A Clinical Trial of the Administration of Light Therapy to Prevent Mouth Sores in Children With C… (NCT06623305) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Clinical Trial of the Administration of Light Therapy to Prevent Mouth Sores in Children With Cancer
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-08
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if light therapy can prevent mouth sores in children with cancer. The main questions it aims to answer are:
Is it reasonable and acceptable to provide light therapy for children with cancer?
Does light therapy prevent mouth sores related to medical treatment?
Researchers will compare children who do not receive light therapy to children who do receive light therapy during the clinical trial to see if light therapy helps to prevent mucositis.
Participants will:
* Complete a survey.
* Have picture taken of their mouth to look for mouth sores.
* Receive light therapy every day while admitted to the hospital on the cancer unit or while admitted to an alternate unit, and continue to receive light therapy in the home setting until they reach 8 days after the start of their chemotherapy cycle.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Current and new diagnosis patients consented upon admission if deemed eligible
. Ages 0-30
. Admitted to CW oncology/BMT inpatient unit, PICU, or West 5
. Chemotherapy regimen: Methotrexate ≥5 g/m2 (or ≥1 g/m2 if Trisomy 21) OR Anthracycline ≥60 mg/m2
. Able to speak and understand English or Spanish
Exclusion criteria
. Patients admitted on BMT service
. Patients currently experiencing mucositis with a CTCAE grade 4 oral mucositis or higher
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Evaluate the feasibility of using PBM in pediatric oncology patients.
Timeframe: From date of enrollment until date of last PBM treatment, assessed up to 2 years.
2
Evaluate the acceptability of using PBM in pediatric oncology patients.
Timeframe: From date of enrollment until date of last PBM treatment, assessed up to 2 years.