Prevention of orale mucositis in stem cell transplantations
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be informed about the study both verbally and in writing. If they wish to take part in the study, they will receive low-level laser therapy once
Sponsors
Stabsstelle für Pflegewissenschaft & Praxisentwicklung
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: autolougos or allogenic stem cell transplantation ability to consent good understanding of the German language
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: other cancer treatments lack of ability to consent no knowledge of the German language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary objective is practicality. Practicality will be assessed in patients at the end of the laser treatment or at the end of the study. In nursing staff, it will be assessed at the end of the study. Data will be collected using questionnaires (for patients and nursing staff) and focus group interviews (for nursing staff only). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes include the severity of mucositis, the mouthwash products used, pain, pain medication, weight and dietary intake. The secondary outcomes are recorded daily by the study investigators. A photograph of the oral mucosa is taken once a week. The severity of mucositis is also assessed by an independent, experienced nurse. The data is recorded using data entry forms. | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactVerena Leinemann
Stabsstelle für Pflegewissenschaft & Praxisentwicklung
Outcome results
None listed