mucositis. (Oral mucositis (ulcerative
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: In oral care intervention program involves the use of a soft toothbrush twice a day, flossing once, three times a day before and after every meal and before bed-time of normal saline (
Prevention
In oral care intervention program involves the use of a soft toothbrush twice a day, flossing once, three times a day before and after every meal and before bed-time of normal saline (60 mL for 30 sec
The intervention group that receive honey mouthwash, a solution of a big tablespoon of honey that will be solved in mild water gurgled and keep in the mouth that can involve the entire surface of the
In the control group patients only receive routine care and intervention will be done.
Sponsors
Deputy of Research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Adults (over 18 years) undergoing chemotherapy with AML is the first candidate for chemotherapy. Not using smoking, hookah, tobacco, opioid and alcohol, do not receive radiotherapy and treated with induction (3+7 regimen) Exclusion criteria: discharged against medical advice or death during study, lack of patient cooperation, having thrombocytopenia (platelet count less than 20,000 per m m3), previous radiotherapy and chemotherapy in patients, promyelocytic leukemia AML m3 for treatment of arsenic (if the patient along with arsenic regimen 3+7 receive will be part of the intervention group)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mucositis. Timepoint: Once before and four after the intervention (at the end of the first week, second, third and fourth). Method of measurement: WHO scale. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life. Timepoint: Once before and once at the end of the fourth week after intervention. Method of measurement: EORTC QLQ – C30 . V .3 questionnaire.;Weight. Timepoint: Once before and four after the intervention (at the end of the first week, second, third and fourth). Method of measurement: Balance. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactArezoo khanjani
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed