Polyphenol Rich Aerosol as a Support for Cancer Patients in Minimizing Side Effects After a Radiation Therapy
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of the study is to demonstrate in a clinical condition the effectiveness of a preparation that is a mixture of plant extracts rich in polyphenolic compounds in the aspect of supporting cancer patients in minimizing side effects after a radiation therapy cycle.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
The study will be conducted on a group of 10 patients with head and neck cancer who have undergone radiation therapy and experience side effects such as discomfort/changes in the oral mucosa.The patients will receive an aerosol for oral use for a period of 1 month. Before and after the study, an assessment questionnaire related to the side effects of radiation therapy will be conducted, along with the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory questionnaire.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Aerosol for use in the oral cavity Group of 10 patients with head and neck cancer who have undergone radiotherapy |
Dietary Supplement: Aerosol (Polyphenol-rich plant extracts, Hyaluronic Acid, Cetraria Islandica, Vitamin B3)
Polyphenol-rich plant extracts, Hyaluronic Acid, Cetraria Islandica, Vitamin B3
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Side effects after radiotherapy [Baseline, 1 month]
Based on a questionnaire
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Impact of dysphagia on quality of life [Baseline, 1 month]
Based on a MDADI questionnaire
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Women and men, 18-75 years old
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Patients with head and neck cancer or other types of cancer after radiotherapy who suffer from oral mucositis
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Patients with dryness in mouth
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Signed informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Intake of supplements containing plant extracts, polyphenols or anthocyanins
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Participation in another clinical trial,
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Women who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant during the study or breastfeeding,
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Autoimmune disease, severe liver dysfunction, inflammatory bowel disease, tuberculosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplantation.
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Hypersensitivity/allergy to any of the ingredient
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Uniwersyteckie Centrum Stomatologiczne GUMed | GdaĆsk | Poland | 80-204 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- AronPharma Sp. z o. o.
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 08-AP-ONCOS