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The effect of zinc gluconate mouthwash in prevention of mucositis ,

The effect of zinc gluconate mouthwash in prevention of mucositis , following the administration of high doses of methotreoxate in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190202042583N3
Enrollment
100
Registered
2021-09-01
Start date
2019-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-01

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

Conditions

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Acute lymphoblastic leukemia [ALL]

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Each patient is evaluated for the presence and severity of mucositis before receiving the drug by the dentist. For the patient, mouthwashWhich is performed every 8

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 5 to 15 years old Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia under the treatment of Children's Oncology Group (COG) chemotherapy protocol High dose of methotrexate No mucositis before receiving methotrexate No nausea and vomiting before starting methotrexate Platelet count above 100,000 per µl before From the onset of methotrexate The absolute neutrophil count exceeds 1500 ml / µl before starting methotrexate Hemoglobin above 8 g / l Before starting methotrexate, the ability to use mouthwash for 30 seconds every 8 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of fever Use of systemic or topical antibiotics

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of Mucositis. Timepoint: Before receiving the drug and re-day four after the onset of methotrexate. Method of measurement: By the dentist and according to the Criteria WHO.;Periods of Mucositis. Timepoint: Before receiving the drug and re-day four after the onset of methotrexate. Method of measurement: By the dentist and according to the Criteria WHO.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Naderisorki

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

dr.naderisorki@mazums.ac.ir+98 11 3334 7837

Outcome results

None listed

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