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UnknownNCT04204382

Effects of CKI for Oral Mucositis Caused by Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer

Clinical Study of the Effects of Compound Kushen Injection on Radiation-induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.

Status
Unknown
Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
144 (estimated)
Sponsor
Shanxi Zhendong Pharmacy Co., Ltd · Industry
Sex
All
Age
18 Years – 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted

Summary

Oral mucositis (OM) is an acute side effect of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC). OM associated pain affects oral functions and nutrition of the patient that may result in discontinuity of treatment.The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Compound Kushen Injection (CKI) on oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.

Detailed description

Patients with oral mucositis caused by radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer,will be enrolled in the trial, then seprated randomly in two group,the experimental group treated with Levofloxacin injection plus CKI; the contral group treated with Levofloxacin injection only. Clinical grade of radioactive oral mucositis,Oral pain score,Completion and duration of interruption of radiotherapy, Completion of chemotherapy during concurrent chemoradiotherapy,weight change,Food intake (liquid food, semi liquid food),recovery time of oral mucositis will be compared before treatment, 3 days, 5 days and 7 days after treatment between the experimental group and the control group.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
DRUGLevofloxacin InjectionLevofloxacin Injection 0.5 g each time, once a day, intravenous drip.Treatment course is 7 days.
DRUGCompound Kushen Injection(CKI)CKI, 20mL each time, once a day, intravenous drip. Treatment course is 7 days.

Timeline

Start date
2019-12-12
Primary completion
2022-09-30
Completion
2022-12-30
First posted
2019-12-19
Last updated
2021-02-25

Locations

12 sites across 1 country: China

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT04204382. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.