Effectiveness of glutamine in the management of oral mucositis in cancer patients: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Tzu-Rong PengHung-Hong LinLi-Jou YangTa-Wei Wu

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2021)

Glutamine significantly reduces the risk of oral mucositis during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Furthermore, large prospective trials are required to support these findings.

Keyphrases

radiation therapy
radiation induced
systematic review
chemotherapy induced
locally advanced
randomized controlled trial