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Official title Oral Cryotherapy to Decrease Taste Changes in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Taxane Chemotherapy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07218718
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This clinical trial studies whether cooling the mouth with popsicles (oral cryotherapy) decreases taste changes in prostate cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy. Patients receiving chemotherapy can experience a variety of side effects.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older, men only
You may be able to join if
- Patients undergoing taxane chemotherapy must be English speaking and have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score \< 2
- Documented written informed consent of the participant
- ONE of the following diagnoses:
- Prostate cancer
- Age: At least 18 years of age or older
You likely can't join if
- Patients with pre-existing taste alterations, oral surgery, or malformation that may interfere with the study procedure will be excluded. Patients...
- Receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy
- Pre-existing taste alterations
- Previous oral surgery
- Oral malformation
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients undergoing taxane chemotherapy must be English speaking and have an Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance score \< 2
- Documented written informed consent of the participant
- ONE of the following diagnoses:
- Prostate cancer
- Age: At least 18 years of age or older
- Undergoing initial single agent taxane chemotherapy
- Chemotherapy naïve
- Willingness to:
- Suck on popsicles during chemotherapy infusion
- Complete baseline and follow-up surveys
- Patients with pre-existing taste alterations, oral surgery, or malformation that may interfere with the study procedure will be excluded. Patients receiving oxaliplatin will be excluded due to oral sensitivity of cold...
- Receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy
- Pre-existing taste alterations
- Previous oral surgery
- Oral malformation
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Duarte, California, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Duarte, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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