J-SUPPORT research policy for oral mucositis associated with cancer treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral mucositis is one of the main areas of research in supportive and palliative care of cancer patients. However, the methodology of prospective clinical trials on oral mucositis has not been established, despite its uniqueness. Here, we propose a novel research policy on oral mucositis, including an implementable set of recommendations for researchers conducting clinical trials.

Methods

The first draft was developed by an expert panel of six specialists from the Japanese Supportive, Palliative, and Psychosocial Care Study Group. A provisional draft was developed after review by the following medical societies: the Japanese Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, the Japanese Association of Oral Supportive Care in Cancer, the Japanese Cancer Association, and th

SUBMITTER: Yokota T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9761062 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature