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Study NCT ID:
NCT00289003
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2007-01-17
First Post:
2006-02-08
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
The Protective Effect of Soluble Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan Compared to Placebo in Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Sponsor:
Biotec Pharmacon ASA
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
An Exploratory, Randomised, Parallel Group Study, Comparing the Protective Effect of Soluble Beta-1,3/1,6-Glucan or Placebo in Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy or Chemoradiotherapy
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2006-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to explore the protective effect and safety of soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan compared to placebo in oral mucositis in head and neck patients receiving radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy.
Hypothesis: Soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan will through its immunomodulating activities prevent oral mucositis
Hypothesis: Soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan will through its immunomodulating activities prevent oral mucositis
Detailed Description:
Oral mucositis is defined as inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth. The condition is very painful and might put the patient at risk of serious systemic infections and is a common dose-limiting toxicity of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The present treatment of mucositis is primarily supportive; strong analgesics in addition to oral hygiene. Prophylactic antibiotics have been used and many topical agents are available to palliate mucositis, but no standard therapy has been accepted.
Comparison: Methyl cellulose has been chosen as placebo due to its close resemblance to soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan in terms of general appearance and viscosity. Methyl cellulose is a viscous solution which might form a mucosal barrier. Physical barriers are considered having a protective function in oral mucositis, and methyl cellulose might be considered as an active control.
Comparison: Methyl cellulose has been chosen as placebo due to its close resemblance to soluble beta-1,3/1,6-glucan in terms of general appearance and viscosity. Methyl cellulose is a viscous solution which might form a mucosal barrier. Physical barriers are considered having a protective function in oral mucositis, and methyl cellulose might be considered as an active control.
Study Oversight
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