Active clinical trials for "Mucositis"

Peri-implantitis is defined as inflammation in the mucosa surrounding an oral implant with loss of supporting bone. The goals of peri-implantitis treatment are to resolve inflammation and to arrest the progression of disease. It is important to systematically gather information on the effect of surgical peri-implant treatment and to assess different protocols regarding chair-side maintenance of peri-implant tissue after surgery The aims of this clinical investigation are to evaluate the clinical, microbiological and radiographic outcomes of surgical treatment of peri-implantitis and to evaluate the efficacy of 2 supportive treatment protocols based on the use of titanium cyrettes or by the use of a flexible, biodegradable chitosan brush. Furthermore, to evaluate the impact of this therapy on selected biochemical markers associated with chronic inflammation and bone tissue destruction.

Peri-implant mucositis is abnormal inflammation occurring around dental implants, increasing the risk of loss of bone support. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of brushing the bacterial biofilm at the implant-mucosa interface with one of two, commercially-available dental gels over a 30-day period on amounts of biofilm and indices of mucosal inflammation. Adult subjects (> 19 years old) will be invited to consent if they have at least one dental implant displaying mucositis defined as Gingivitis Index of 2 or greater, no dental treatment in the previous 30 days, capable of normal toothbrushing, and no Sjogrens disease, immunodeficiency, pregnancy, poorly-controlled diabetes, or regular systemic antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs or immune suppressants. Ten patients in each tooth gel group will be instructed to apply a pea size amount of dentifrice brushing the implant and mucosa 2 times daily for 30 days. Baseline and 30-day examinations will be conducted to record Gingivitis Index, Plaque Index, probing depths, clinical photo, crevicular fluid, and adverse events.

To assess the efficacy of pregabalin in the management of mucositis pain in patients receiving radiotherapy to the head and neck. Eligible study subjects will be enrolled among those being treated for oropharyngeal cancer with definitive chemotherapy and radiation therapy (photons) to the head and neck in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.

A Clinical Study to Assess Radiation Induced Mucositis in Subjects with Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck

To evaluate the safety and efficacy of SGX942 in patients receiving chemoradiation treatment for the treatment of head and neck cancer.

The aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on the severity of oral mucositis (OM) and inflammatory mediators (pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, metalloproteinases and growth factors) levels in saliva and blood; furthermore, analyze the effect of LLLT in product modulation of oxidative stress and cell damage from the oral mucosa transplant patients.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of 0.5% amlexanox oral rinse compared to a vehicle control on mucositis-related ulceration and erythema (objective score)and on mucositis-related oral pain (subjective score). A secondary objective was to evaluate the safety of 0.5% amlexanox oral rinse by determining the frequency of treatment-emergent drug-related adverse events or clinical laboratory abnormalities.

The goal of this clinical research study is to find out if Caphosol® (calcium phosphate) mouthwash is more effective than a baking soda solution at preventing and treating mucositis, in patients with sarcoma who are to be treated with chemotherapy. The safety of this drug will also be studied. Researchers also want to learn about the way calcium phosphate may affect mucous membranes. The goal of this clinical research study is to see if Caphosol® (calcium phosphate) mouthwash is better than baking soda solution in patients with sarcoma who are to be treated with chemotherapy . Caphosol will also be studied to see if it lessens the incidence and severity of oral mucositis (painful sores in the mouth).

The specific aim of this study will be to determine the safety of TRAUMEEL S for mucositis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy.

The purpose of this research study is to test the safety and effectiveness of palifermin to determine if weekly doses can be safely administered to reduce the incidence (occurrence of), duration (length of time) and severity (amount of pain) of oral mucositis (painful sores in the mouth). Mucositis is a common side effect for patients receiving chemotherapy (cancer-killing drug) and radiotherapy (cancer-killing x-rays) for the treatment of head and neck cancer (HNC).