Oral Care Protocol for the Management of Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy-Induced Oral Mucositis
Status:
Completed
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0000-00-00
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Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a novel oral care protocol on the
severity and pain of oral mucositis in patients receiving radiation and/or chemotherapy for
head and neck cancers. The secondary objectives are to characterize the microbiome
associated with oral mucositis, measure salivary proinflammatory cytokines, and evaluate
other clinical indicators of the intervention. Participants will be enrolled prior to
beginning radiation and/or chemotherapy, and will be randomized to receive either the oral
health protocol or standard of care oral hygiene.