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Efficacy of Palifermin in prevention of chemotherapy-induced mucositis in children with leukemia.

The comparison of systemic prescriptin of Palifermin & Chlorhexidin mouth wash in prevention of chemotherapy-induced mucositis in children with ALL.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2013021812510N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2013-04-28
Start date
2013-03-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia [ALL]

Interventions

Intervention 1: Prescription of Palifermin (IV) in case group by children oncologist 3 days before & after chemotherapy protocol with 60mc/kg/day dosage would be performed. Intervention 2: In control
Prevention
Prescription of Palifermin (IV) in case group by children oncologist 3 days before & after chemotherapy protocol with 60mc/kg/day dosage would be performed.
In control group, patiens would rinse Chlorhexidin mouth wash from 3 days before chemotherapy for 2 weeks, two time per day (morning & evening) and 1 minute per time of use.

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: children within range of 5-15 years old hospitalizing in oncology ward of Tabriz children hospital undergoing chemotherapy due to ALL. Exclusion criteria: patients who have other systemic diseases; existence of any oral ulcers or mucositis before the beginning chemotherapy; experience of dermo-respiratory sensitivity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Mucositis. Timepoint: 1& 2 weeks after chemotherapy. Method of measurement: Index of WHO.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Allergy to drugs. Timepoint: One day after drug prescription for one month. Method of measurement: Clinical examination.;Hyperkeratosis. Timepoint: One day after drug prescription for one month. Method of measurement: Clinical examination.;Altered taste. Timepoint: One day after drug prescription for one month. Method of measurement: patient's symptoms.;Increase in the thickness in the tongue. Timepoint: One day after drug prescription for one month. Method of measurement: Clinical examination.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNarges Gholizadeh

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

n.gholizadeh88@gmail.com+98 41 1335 5968

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026