Radiotherapy
Conditions
Interventions
This is a controlled, randomized clinical trial involving 40 patients with head and neck cancer undergoing oncological treatment who meet the eligibility criteria. Participants will be randomized and
Sponsors
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years of age, of both sexes, with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer who will begin oncologic treatment. Participants must agree to use the alternative mouth rinse containing green tea and hyaluronic acid from the New Care line. They must also authorize clinical evaluations and weekly follow-ups during treatment and in the post-radiotherapy period. All participants will be required to read, understand, and sign the Informed Consent Form, confirming their willingness to participate in the study and allowing the collection and analysis of clinical data
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients who have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any component of the alternative mouthwash (green tea, hyaluronic acid, and other ingredients of the New Care line); who do not agree to participate in clinical evaluations; who do not agree to provide their personal information; who do not accept the conditions of the Informed Consent Form; or who are severely debilitated and not fit to undergo evaluations and follow-up after the end of radiotherapy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Evaluate the effectiveness of a green tea and hyaluronic acid mouthwash in reducing oral manifestations and discomfort related to radiotherapy in patients with head and neck cancer | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Analyze the frequency and types of oral manifestations in patients with head and neck cancer during oncological treatment | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactPriscilla Soares
Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia
Outcome results
None listed