A randomized trial of sodium alginate prevention of esophagitis in LA-NSCLC receiving chemoradiotherapy: OLCSG1401

ConclusionsSodium alginate did not show significant preventative effects on radiation-induced esophagitis in patients with NSCLC. The frequency of CRT-induced febrile neutropenia was lower in the early use sodium alginate arm.Trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov Identifier Registry number: UMIN000013133
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research