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Rice Bran Supplementation for Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer

NCT07242859 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 80

Last updated 2025-11-21

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Summary

This study aims to find out if taking rice bran supplements can help reduce the painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) that often occur in patients with head and neck cancer who receive radiation therapy. The trial will include adult patients undergoing radiation treatment. Participants will be given rice bran supplements during their therapy to see if it can lessen these side effects and improve their overall quality of life.

Conditions

  • Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis
  • Head &Amp; Neck Cancer
  • Head &Amp; Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

rice bran

Participants in the intervention group will receive a standardized dose of rice bran supplement administered orally each day throughout the course of their radiation therapy. The rice bran used is a natural dietary supplement rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, aimed at reducing the severity and duration of radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancer.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Christina Milad Lobos

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-01-15
Primary Completion
2025-11-30
Completion
2025-12-30

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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