neoplasms
Conditions
Interventions
Control group: 10 patients will be trated with nystatin for 7 days, 4 times per day. Low Level Laser Therapy group: 10 patients will be treated with Low Level Laser Therapy for 30 days, 3 times per we
E02.186.500
E07.632.490
Sponsors
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years or older; with stable lesions undergoing Chemotherapy and/or Radiotherapy; who agreed to participate in the research by signing the Free and Informed Consent Form
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who were receiving medication for the treatment and prevention of mucositis; unable to comply with the treatment procedure or with the oral hygiene protocol; who leave their group by free decision, during the research period; who modify chemotherapy or radiotherapy protocols in cancer treatment; who have worsening ulcers and, therefore, receive specific medication for mucositis; who are hospitalized due to the worsening of their oncological condition.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find an improvement in the degree of oral mucositis that will be evaluated taking into account a 4-level graduated classification proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO) (I burning, erythema ; II erythema, ulcer, solid diet; III confluence of ulcers, liquid diet; IV oral feeding is not possible, liquid diet). Through digital images obtained before the beginning of the digital camera treatments. For the realization of the digital photographs, a metallic apparatus in order to standardize a distance of 30 centimeters between the camera and the ulcer surface. A millimeter ruler will also be used, which will be photographed together with the wound so that the image of the wound can be adjusted to a scale of actual size by the image analysis program.;An analgesic effect of laser therapy is expected. Using as an evaluation method the application of the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactLuciano Rosa
Universidade Federal da Bahia
Outcome results
None listed