Osteoradionecrosis
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Older than 18 years; both genders; presence of teeth requiring extraction; history of radiotherapy to the head and neck with at least 40Gy to the maxilla and/or jaw; more than 3 months after the end of head and neck radiotherapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients known to be allergic to pentoxifylline or tocopherol; individuals with systemic impairment that contraindicate the surgical procedure; patients undergoing palliative treatment, with no indication for surgical intervention
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The drug combination of pentoxifylline and tocopherol is expected to have a prophylactic effect on the development of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw in patients undergoing tooth extraction. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Sociedade Pernambucana de Combate ao Câncer