A Randomised Controlled Trial of the Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Low Level Laser in the Management of Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Irradiation

• Study stage: Closed
• Sponsor:  The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
• Funder:  NIHR – HTA
• Therapeutic area: Cancer and Neoplasm
• Type of study:  CE Marked Device

 

Aim: To establish the benefit of Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) delivered 3 times weekly delivered by trained staff in the management of oral mucositis in head and neck cancer irradiation.

Primary outcome:

OMWQ-HN score at week 6 following start of LLLT treatment.

• Population: Adult
• Design: RCT
• Setting: Secondary Care
• Planned Sample Size: 380