oral mucositis. Oral mucositis (ulcerative)
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Head and neck cancer Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy Getting oral mucositis stage3,4
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Restricted opening of the mouth (less than 1cm2) that does not allow the use of laser on the tissue. Relapse during treatment Taking any medication to prevent and treat mucositis Failure to perform mucositis treatment process Inability to observe oral hygiene
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of pain. Timepoint: Laser: From the onset of the lesion / Day 4 ofTreatment / One week after treatment. mouthwash: From the beginning of the lesion for one month. Method of measurement: Based on the VAS index.;Severity of lesion. Timepoint: Laser: From the onset of the lesion / Day 4 ofTreatment / One week after treatment. mouthwash: weekly From the beginning of the lesion for one month. Method of measurement: Based on the WHO.;Length of treatment. Timepoint: Sum of Severity of Mucositis Severity of Days from the onset of symptoms of grade 3 and 4. Method of measurement: number of days.;Quality of life. Timepoint: Laser: From the onset of the lesion / Day 4 ofTreatment / One month after treatment. mouthwash:weekly From the beginning of the lesion for one month. Method of measurement: based on FACT_HN & OMWQ _ HN. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Rasht University of Medical Sciences