Zinc Sulfate in Preventing Loss of Sense of Taste in Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer

This study has been completed.

Study NCT00036881 Information provided by National Cancer Institute (NCI)

First Received: May 13, 2002 Last Updated: May 9, 2009 History of Changes

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Study Status:	This study has been completed.
Estimated Study Completion Date:	No date given
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	No date given

Publications:

Halyard MY, Jatoi A, Sloan JA, Bearden JD 3rd, Vora SA, Atherton PJ, Perez EA, Soori G, Zalduendo AC, Zhu A, Stella PJ, Loprinzi CL. Does Zinc Sulfate Prevent Therapy-Induced Taste Alterations in Head and Neck Cancer Patients? Results of Phase III Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial from the North Central Cancer Treatment Group (N01C4). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2007 Apr 1;67(5):1318-22.

Halyard MY, Jatoi A, Sloan JA, et al.: Does zinc sulfate to prevent radiation-induced taste alterations ("dysgeusia") in head and neck cancer patients? A North Central Cancer Treatment Group (NCCTG) placebo-controlled trial (N01C4). [Abstract] Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 66 (3 Suppl 1): A-2367, S414, 2006.