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NCT00003139 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3

Pilocarpine in Preventing Mucositis and Dry Mouth in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
249
Enrollment target

NCT00003139 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. The registered enrollment target is 249 participants.

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The verdict

NCT00003139, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 3
Development phase
249 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as pilocarpine may protect normal cells from the side effects of radiation therapy. It is not yet known if pilocarpine may be effective in preventing mucositis and dry mouth in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. PURPOSE: Randomized, double-blinded, phase III trial to study the effectiveness of pilocarpine in preventing mucositis and dry mouth in patients receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

Interventions

  • OTHER Placebo
  • DRUG pilocarpine hydrochloride

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 249 participants
Start Date 1998-03
Est. Completion 2002-10
Phase Phase 3

Sponsor

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group

144 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00003139

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00003139 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 249 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 144 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.

NCT00003139 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00003139 about?

NCT00003139 is a clinical study titled "Pilocarpine in Preventing Mucositis and Dry Mouth in Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer". RATIONALE: Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to damage tumor cells. Drugs such as pilocarpine may protect normal cells from the side effects of radiation therapy. It is not yet known if pilocarpine may be effective in preventing mucositis and dry mouth in patients receiving radiation therapy...

What is the current status of trial NCT00003139?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 249 participants. The study started on 1998-03. Estimated completion is 2002-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00003139?

The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (OTHER), pilocarpine hydrochloride (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00003139?

This trial is sponsored by Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, which has 144 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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