Active clinical trials for "Mucositis"

This study is a randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled, two-arm study conducted in subjects receiving chemoradiation therapy for the treatment of head and neck cancer to assess the efficacy of MuGard. The study will evaluate the ability of MuGard to reduce the symptoms of oral mucositis. The study includes a treatment period of approximately 7 weeks depending on the subject's prescribed radiation plan. MuGard is a liquid that is classified as a medical device. It is a hydrated polymer system (oral hydrogel) and is intended for the management of oral mucositis/stomatitis. When gently distributed within the mouth, the mucoadhesive formulation results in the formation of a protective coating over the oral mucosa. Subjects undergoing chemotherapy with radiation for the treatment of head and neck cancer are at high risk of developing oral mucositis as an adverse side-effect of cancer treatment. MuGard was previously shown to reduce the incidence and severity of mucositis in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy when compared with data from historical control groups. The purpose of this study is to perform a direct comparison of the effectiveness of MuGard with a control group.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether an oral rinse composed of botanical extracts is effective in the prevention of severe inflammation of the lining of the oral cavity caused by chemotherapy and radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.

The primary objective of the study is to assess the effect of RK-0202 versus placebo on the incidence and severity of oral mucositis in subjects receiving radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Concurrent chemotherapy is not allowed in the study.

CG53135-05, a recombinant human fibroblast growth factor-20 (rhFGF-20) protein, is under investigation for the prevention of oral mucositis. Oral mucositis is a commonly occurring side effect of high-dose chemotherapy in patients undergoing autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant. The objective of this Phase II trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of CG53135-05 when administered as a single dose to patients at risk for developing oral mucositis.

This purpose of this study is to investigate whether ATL-104 is safe and well tolerated, and whether it shows evidence of efficacy in mucositis in patients undergoing PBSCT

Introduction: Traumatic oral lesions are common in the beginning of the orthodontic treatment, and pathogenic oral bacteria might be involved. We tested whether the probiotic Lactobacillus brevis CD2 (L brevis) is benefic in this condition. Methods: In a double-blind clinical trial, 20 patients were randomized to 21 days course of lozenges containing L brevis CD2 (4 billion colony-forming units after breakfast, lunch and dinner) or placebo, starting on the day of installation of the fixed orthodontic appliance. Main outcomes were days without oral lesions and oral pain score [ranging between 0 (no pain) and 10 (maximum)]. Oral health related quality of life was measured by OHIP-14 before and after treatments.

Objectives: To assess the levels of TNF-α, PGE2, RANKL, RANK, OPG, which are immunological markers of peri-implant disease and F. nucleatum, P. gingivalis, T. denticola, T. forsythia, P. intermedia, S. oralis, which are microbiological agents of peri-implantitis, in areas where SLA, fluorine-modified and anodized implant surfaces are used. Material and methods: In this study, 71 implants of 37 patients were assessed. The patients were grouped according to the surface characteristics of the implants. Group 1: SLA surface, Group 2: Fluorine modifying surface, Group 3:Anodization surface Plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), bleeding on probing (BOP), pocket depths (PD), clinical attachment levels (CAL) and keratinized tissue width (KTW) were measured. Peri-implant sulcus fluid and subgingival plaque samples were collected. Results: PI was found to be significantly lowest in Group 1, higher in Group 3. Group 3 implants were found to have more bleeding on probing significantly. It was found to be higher peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis in Group 3. GI, PD, CAL, KTW were not found to differ between groups. No significant differences were found between TNF-α, PGE2, RANKL, RANK, OPG. While F. nucleatum, T. forsythia, T. denticola and P. intermedia were found to be significant highest in Group 3, P. gingivalis and S. oralis were found to be high in Group 2. Conclusion: Peri-implantitis rate, BOP and PI were found to be higher in Group 3. F. nucleatum, T. forsythia, T. denticola, and P. intermedia were found to be significantly high in Group 3 implants. This situation can be associated with the porous structure of anodized surface.

The main aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of melatonin in prevention of radiation induced oral mucositis clinically and biochemically.

The present study aimed to investigate clinically the cleaning effectiveness of different treatment modalities, that is, oral irrigator or interdental brush usage addition to routine brushing and examine TGF-β1, IL-1β, t-PA, and PAI-1 levels in periimplant crevicular fluid of patients with periimplant mucositis. The null hypothesis was that oral irrigators would be effective compared to interdental brush in the oral care of individuals who use implant-supported protheses.

Considering the frequent occurence of peri-implantitis and mucositis, a multiple of treatment alternatives have been proposed including non-surgical and surgical procedures. However, it seems that the most effective treatment remains prevention of these diseases. The aim of this study is to emphasize on mucositis and peri-implantitis prevention using an air abrasion device the Air-Flow Master Piezon® with erythritol and chlorhexidine powder in order to eliminate and / or disorganize the biofilm responsible for peri-implant mucosa inflammation.