Health Condition 1: C059- Malignant neoplasm of palate, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Turmeric mouth wash: 400 mg of standardized turmeric powder dissolved in 80 ml of boiled cooled water,administered 6 times in a day from first day of radiation therapy to the end of ra
Sponsors
Prabha Lis Thomas
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: diagnosed with head and neck cancer,receiving radiation therapy or concurrent chemotherapy at selected oncology hospitals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: not willing to participate in the study,with open mouth sores at study entry, using any other prophylactic mouthwashes,Terminally ill/palliative patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Onset and severity of Treatment induced oral mucositis, Oral dysfunctions and changes in oral health statusTimepoint: Base line data at the starting of radiation therapy,weekly follow up at the end of fit weekcond wek,thid weekfourth week,fifth weeksixth and sevnth week. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Treatment break,No. of days missed,Weight lossTimepoint: End of radiation therapy | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactPrabha Lis Thomas
Krupanidhi College Of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed