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Efficacy and safety of mouthwash containing hemp extract to relieve pain and inflammation in patients with oral mucositis due to cancer therapy

Efficacy and safety of mouthwash containing hemp extract to relieve pain and inflammation in patients with oral mucositis due to cancer therapy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20250517001
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-05-17
Start date
2024-04-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Mucositis Cancer Mucositis Mouthwash Cancer Hemp

Interventions

Mouthwash containing hemp extract,Mouthwash without containing hemp extract
Active Comparator Other,Placebo Comparator Other
Hemp mouthwash ,Placebo

Sponsors

The Royal Golden Jubilee Ph.D. Program
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
25 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients diagnosed with solid tumors who require chemotherapy, chemotherapy combined with radiotherapy, or radiotherapy alone at Naresuan University Hospital. 2. Aged 25 years or older (as cannabis may affect brain development in individuals younger than 25). 3. Experiencing radiation-induced oral mucositis at a severity of Grade 2 to Grade 3, as per NCI CTCAE (Version 5.0). 4. No underlying conditions that could affect oral inflammation, such as diabetes, immunodeficiency, autoimmune diseases, or AIDS. 5. Mentally alert and able to communicate in Thai through listening and speaking. 6. Willing and voluntarily participating in the study, with signed informed consent before the trial begins. 7. Female participants of reproductive age must test negative on a urine pregnancy test and agree to use contraception during the study. 8. Male participants must agree to use contraception and refrain from donating sperm during the study. 9. Must not have used medical cannabis or hemp products within three weeks before enrolling in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to any compounds in the hemp extract mouthwash used in the study. 2. Patients receiving radiation therapy at a dose greater than 2 Gy per session and/or more than once per day. 3. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. Individuals who are ineligible for treatment with hemp or medical cannabis extracts, including: Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Individuals with a history of allergy to cannabis extracts. 4. Individuals with severe cardiovascular disease, including unstable cardio-pulmonary conditions such as angina, peripheral vascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, or arrhythmia. Individuals with liver disease, including cirrhosis or liver enzyme (AST, ALT) levels exceeding three times the upper normal limit. Individuals with severe kidney disease, including end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Individuals with psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, substance-induced psychosis, major depressive disorder, or bipolar disorder, particularly those with a history of psychosis, schizophrenia, or substance use disorder (e.g., alcohol, amphetamines, or cocaine). Individuals taking anticoagulant medications. 5. Patients with oral mucositis caused by fungal or viral infections. 6. Undergoing treatment with medications that have drug interactions with cannabis products, including: Antidepressants Anticonvulsants Antihistamines Sedative-hypnotic drugs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Score of mucositis 6 visit National cancer institute common toxicities criteria for adverse events (NCI CTCAE) version 5.0

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Score of oral mucositis weekly 7 days/6 visits Oral mucositis weekly questionnaire

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactNawarad Gimiphan

Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Naresuan University

nawarad2543p@gmail.com0955812880

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026