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Evaluation of the effect of Zataria multiflora extract mouthwash on prevention of chemotherapy induced oral mucositis

Phase 3
Conditions
chemotherapy induced oral mucositis.
Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to antineoplastic therapy
K12.31
Registration Number
IRCT20231126060189N1
Lead Sponsor
Birjand University of Medical Sciences
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
78
Inclusion Criteria

Chemotherapy is indicated
Age should be between 20 and 70 years
Be alert and able to use mouthwash
The chemotherapy regimen should contain 5-fluorouracil

Exclusion Criteria

The presence of traumatizing teeth or traumatizing dentures
Receiving radiotherapy in addition to chemotherapy
Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Mucositis grade. Timepoint: Days 0, 7, 14 and 21 after starting cancer treatment. Method of measurement: Clinical examination by a dentist based on World Health Organization oral mucositis grading scale.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain index. Timepoint: Days 0, 7, 14 and 21 after starting cancer treatment. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale and McGill Pain Questionnaire.;Mucositis incidence time. Timepoint: Days 0, 7, 14 and 21 after starting cancer treatment. Method of measurement: Weekly clinical examination by a dentist.
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