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The Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Spirulina Preparations on Ulcers of Oral Mucosa

21. juli 2026 oppdatert av: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

The Preventive and Therapeutic Effects of Spirulina Preparations on Recurrent Aphthous Ulcers of the Oral Mucosa

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. The primary objective is to determine whether spirulina reduces the severity of oral mucositis. Secondary outcomes include the incidence and duration of severe oral mucositis, oral pain, nutritional status, quality of life, treatment interruption, and adverse events. The findings of this study may provide evidence for an effective and safe adjunctive intervention to improve the management of radiation-induced oral mucositis and enhance the quality of life of patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Studieoversikt

Status

Rekruttering

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

This study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial evaluating spirulina as an adjunctive intervention for radiation-induced oral mucositis in patients receiving radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.

Radiation-induced oral mucositis is a common and clinically significant adverse effect of radiotherapy. It may cause oral pain, difficulty eating and swallowing, nutritional deterioration, reduced quality of life, and interruption of anticancer treatment. Current management is mainly supportive, and additional safe and effective interventions are needed.

Eligible participants will be randomized to receive either spirulina tablets or matching placebo in addition to standard oral care during radiotherapy. The study will compare the effects of spirulina and placebo on the severity, incidence, and duration of oral mucositis. Oral pain, nutritional status, quality of life, treatment compliance, radiotherapy interruption, and adverse events will also be evaluated.

The purpose of this trial is to determine whether spirulina supplementation can reduce the burden of radiation-induced oral mucositis and improve supportive care for patients undergoing radiotherapy. The safety of spirulina will be monitored throughout the study.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

40

Fase

  • Ikke aktuelt

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiekontakt

Studiesteder

  • Kina
    • Zhejiang
      • Yiwu, Zhejiang, Kina, 322000
        • Rekruttering
        • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
        • Ta kontakt med:
          • haijiao zhao

Deltakelseskriterier

Forskere ser etter personer som passer til en bestemt beskrivelse, kalt kvalifikasjonskriterier. Noen eksempler på disse kriteriene er en persons generelle helsetilstand eller tidligere behandlinger.

Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

  • Voksen
  • Eldre voksen

Tar imot friske frivillige

Nei

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 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 clinical examination.
  • 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.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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 interventional clinical trial during the study period.
    • Any condition that, in the investigator's opinion, would interfere with study participation or outcome assessment.

Studieplan

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Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Trippel

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Spirulina Group
Participants will receive spirulina tablets (3 g/day, 6 tablets daily) in addition to standard oral care. The intervention will start on the first day of radiotherapy and continue until completion of radiotherapy.
Kosttilskudd: Spirulina Tablets
Spirulina tablets will be administered at a dose of 3 g/day (6 tablets daily) from the first day of radiotherapy until completion of radiotherapy.
Andre navn:
  • Spirulina
Placebo komparator: Placebo Group
Participants will receive matching placebo tablets (6 tablets daily) in addition to standard oral care. The intervention will start on the first day of radiotherapy and continue until completion of radiotherapy.
Annen: Placebo Tablets
Matching placebo tablets will be administered at 6 tablets daily from the first day of radiotherapy until completion of radiotherapy.
Andre navn:
  • Matchende placebo

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Incidence and Clinical Characteristics of Oral Mucosal Ulcers
Tidsramme: From Day 0 (before intervention) through Day 14, assessed daily.
The incidence and clinical characteristics of oral mucosal ulcers were assessed by standardized oral examinations. The number, location, maximum diameter, estimated ulcer area, erythema, pseudomembrane or exudate, and clinical severity of ulcers were recorded throughout the study.
From Day 0 (before intervention) through Day 14, assessed daily.
Oral Pain Intensity (Visual Analog Scale, VAS)
Tidsramme: Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.
Oral pain intensity was assessed using a 10-cm Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with scores ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.
Oral Microbiota Composition
Tidsramme: Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.
Oral microbiota samples were collected for metagenomic sequencing to evaluate changes in microbial composition, microbial diversity, and relative abundance following the intervention.
Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.
Salivary Biomarkers
Tidsramme: Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.
Unstimulated saliva samples were collected to measure inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers, including IL-6, TNF-α, MDA, and SOD, to evaluate the biological effects of the intervention.
Day 0 (before intervention), Day 7, and Day 14.

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Sponsor

The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

Etterforskere

  • Hovedetterforsker: Xu Huang, PhD, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Faktiske)

1. juni 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

1. juli 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

1. juli 2028

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

8. juli 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

21. juli 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

23. juli 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

23. juli 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

21. juli 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. juli 2026

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Nøkkelord

Ytterligere relevante MeSH-vilkår

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • KY-2026-085

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