Aloe Vera Mouthwash for Mouth Sores
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this quasiexperimental cohort controlled intervention study is to learn if aloe vera mouthwash works better than usual care in the prevention and treatment of oral mucositis. Researchers will compare aloe vera to usual care. Participants in the intervention group will rinse their mouths with aloe vera 4 x/day for 28 days of their treatment. They will also complete questionnaires about oral health and mucositis.
Who Is on the Research Team?
Tara Albrecht, PhD, ACNP-BC, ACHPN, RN
Principal Investigator
Advocate Health
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for adults with blood cancers like acute leukemia who are at risk of developing mouth sores (oral mucositis) during their treatment. Participants must be able to use a mouthwash and complete questionnaires.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Aloe Vera Mouthwash
Trial Overview
The study compares rinsing with aloe vera mouthwash four times daily for 28 days versus standard care, to see which better prevents or treats mouth sores in people undergoing treatment for blood cancers.
How Is the Trial Designed?
2
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants in the intervention phase will receive aloe vera
Participants in the usual care phase will receive standard of care
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Lead Sponsor
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