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NCT07218718 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Oral Cryotherapy to Decrease Taste Changes in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Taxane Chemotherapy

A NA study of Prostate Carcinoma, sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT07218718 is a NA study of Prostate Carcinoma that is actively recruiting participants, run by City of Hope Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,501-participant average among 59 other Prostate Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07218718, a NA study of Prostate Carcinoma, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
60 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This clinical trial studies whether cooling the mouth with popsicles (oral cryotherapy) decreases taste changes in prostate cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy. Patients receiving chemotherapy can experience a variety of side effects. Changes in the taste of food is a frequent complaint of patients receiving chemotherapy and is underreported as patients may think that it is unavoidable and not manageable. Taxane-based chemotherapy is thought to be associated with the most taste changes of any chemotherapy. Taste buds contain a specific type of cell, called gustatory cells, that are located on the surface of the tongue, the soft palate (back, muscular part of the roof of the mouth), and the upper part of the esophagus. These cells consist of five basic tastes: salty, sweet, sour, bitter, and umami (or savory). Oral cryotherapy involves cooling the mouth with ice chips, popsicles, or other cold drinks for several minutes before, during, and after chemotherapy causing the tiny blood vessels in the protective linings inside the mouth to narrow. It is thought that this narrowing will reduce blood flow to the cooled areas, thereby decreasing the amount of chemotherapy that is delivered to the fragile protective linings inside the mouth that causes the taste changes. This may be an effective way to decrease taste changes in prostate cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Survey Administration
  • OTHER Best Practice
  • PROCEDURE Oral Cryotherapy

Study Locations (1)

California

  • City of Hope Medical Center - Duarte

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 60 participants
Start Date 2026-04-01
Est. Completion 2027-09-17
Phase NA

Sponsor

City of Hope Medical Center

582 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07218718

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07218718 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 1,501-participant average among 59 other Prostate Carcinoma trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). The listed sponsor is City of Hope Medical Center, which has 582 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Prostate Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Survey Administration is the first listed.

NCT07218718 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07218718 about?

NCT07218718 is a clinical study titled "Oral Cryotherapy to Decrease Taste Changes in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Taxane Chemotherapy". This clinical trial studies whether cooling the mouth with popsicles (oral cryotherapy) decreases taste changes in prostate cancer patients receiving taxane chemotherapy. Patients receiving chemotherapy can experience a variety of side effects. Changes in the taste of food is a frequent complaint of...

What is the current status of trial NCT07218718?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2026-04-01. Estimated completion is 2027-09-17.

What conditions does trial NCT07218718 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Prostate Carcinoma.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07218718?

The interventions under investigation include: Survey Administration (OTHER), Best Practice (OTHER), Oral Cryotherapy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07218718?

This trial is sponsored by City of Hope Medical Center, which has 582 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07218718 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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