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Official title The Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Spirulina Preparations on Ulcers of Oral Mucosa
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07723612
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of spirulina supplementation in patients with radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM) receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either spirulina tablets or placebo in addition to standard oral care during radiotherapy.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 100
You may be able to join if
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Patients with radiation-induced oral mucositis (RIOM), recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), or other clinically diagnosed oral ulcers, confirmed by...
- Presence of at least one clinically active oral ulcer at the time of enrollment.
- Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent.
- Willing and able to comply with all study procedures, follow-up visits, and assessments.
You likely can't join if
- Previous radiotherapy to the head and neck region.
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to spirulina or its components.
- Severe hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, or other uncontrolled systemic diseases.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Participation in another treatment clinical trial during the study period.
- Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation or outcome assessment.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
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 all sexes, 18 years to 100 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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