Copaíba-based Mouthwash in Oral Mucotitis Prevention and Treatment in Oral Cancer Patients During… (NCT06708702) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnPhase 2
Copaíba-based Mouthwash in Oral Mucotitis Prevention and Treatment in Oral Cancer Patients During Radioteraphy
Stopped: The study was terminated due to difficulties in including patients because of the slow rate at which patients met the established treatment profile at the proposing institution.
Brazil0Started 2025-01-17
Plain-language summary
Oral mucositis is the most significant acute toxicity of oral cavity radiotherapy. The available scientific evidence supports its preventive and therapeutic approach with low-level laser; however, this is unsuitable for tumor regions due to the risk of stimulating cellular metabolism. In this sense, an alternative treatment becomes necessary. Based on the preliminary results of the phase I study, a double-blind, randomized phase II study is suggested to evaluate the effectiveness of copaiba-based mouthwash in the prevention of oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiotherapy for oral cavity tumors. Patients will be randomized into 2 groups: A (copaíba) and B (placebo) and will use the mouthwash 4x/day. Each group will have 20 patients and be blind to the group in which they are included. They will be evaluated daily by a dental surgeon about oral mucositis, pain in the oral cavity and oropharynx, and dysphagia and will undergo daily laser therapy sessions, until the end of radiotherapy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18 years or older;
* Patients enrolled at INCA diagnosed with malignant neoplasms located in the oral cavity or oropharynx with an extension of the lesion to the oral cavity (IDC-10 C01 to C06 or IDC10); with the indication of exclusive RT (using the Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT)/ Volumetric Modulated Arcotherapy (VMAT) technique) or combined with surgery and/or CT;
* Patients with expected RT doses between 50 and 70Gy;
* Patients capable of understanding and adhering to the protocol;
* Patients capable of performing the oral hygiene protocol;
* Patients who, after the information and instructions, can provide the free and informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are receiving drugs for the treatment and/or prevention of OM;
* Patients undergoing RT with planning that excludes the oral cavity from the irradiation field;
* Patients who report any allergy to CPB-based compounds.
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
Oral mucositis ulcers in tumoral area
Timeframe: From date of randomization until the date of first documented ulcer or date of last RT session/ mouthwash use day, whichever came first, assessed up to 7 weeks