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NCT01668849 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Edible Plant Exosome Ability to Prevent Oral Mucositis Associated With Chemoradiation Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Louisville.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
60
Enrollment target

NCT01668849: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by University of Louisville.

NCT01668849 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, roughly in line with the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01668849, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study will evaluate the ability of grape exosomes, given to the subject as grape powder, as an important anti-inflammatory agent to reduce the incidence of oral mucositis during radiation and chemotherapy treatment for head and neck tumors.

Primary Outcome

Extent of pain from oral mucositis will be evaluated weekly during treatment (6 to 7 weeks) and for six months following the completion of treatment which will last approximately 30 days.

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Grape extract
  • DRUG Lortab, Fentanyl patch, mouthwash

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2012-08-02
Est. Completion 2022-06-03
Phase Phase 1
University of Louisville

217 total trials

What the finished NCT01668849 record still lists

NCT01668849 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, roughly in line with the 60-participant average among 29,502 other Phase 1 trials with a reported enrollment target.

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

NCT01668849 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01668849 about?

NCT01668849 is a clinical study titled "Edible Plant Exosome Ability to Prevent Oral Mucositis Associated With Chemoradiation Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer". This study will evaluate the ability of grape exosomes, given to the subject as grape powder, as an important anti-inflammatory agent to reduce the incidence of oral mucositis during radiation and chemotherapy treatment for head and neck tumors.

What is the current status of trial NCT01668849?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2012-08-02. Estimated completion is 2022-06-03.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01668849?

The interventions under investigation include: Grape extract (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Lortab, Fentanyl patch, mouthwash (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01668849?

This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01668849's enrollment target sits among peer trials

60 831st of 2000 higher than 1,106 of 2,000 other Phase 1 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01668849, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT01668849 (small enrollment · none site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.