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Efficacy of High-Level Laser Therapy in Managing Oral Mucositis Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Led by Ain Shams University · Updated on 2026-03-19
14
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
285 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if high-level laser therapy can manage oral mucositis in pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic bone marrow transplantation. The main question it aims to answer is : Is high-level laser therapy effective as a treatment for oral mucositis in pediatric hemopoietic stem cell transplant patients? Researchers will compare patients receiving basic oral care to see the effect on the WHO oral mucositis scale. Participants will be subjected to high level laser on lesion sites .
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Efficacy of High-Level Laser Therapy in Managing Oral Mucositis Among Pediatric Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children under the age of 18 years undergoing bone marrow transplantation during the phase of oral mucositis.
- Oral mucositis starting from grade II on the WHO scale for OM.
- Willingness to undergo treatment for four consecutive days and to return for evaluation 7 and 11 days after enrolment.
You will not qualify if you...
- Previous treatment with photobiomodulation for oral mucositis.
- Limited mouth opening less than 2 cm.
- Presence of dysplastic oral lesions.
- Radiotherapy in the head and neck area.
- Vulnerable groups of patients or decision-impaired individuals such as prisoners, handicapped, and mentally retarded individuals.
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Oncology and Bone marrow transplant unit, Children's hospital, Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt, +2
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
A
Asmaa Ayman Gabr, Teaching Assistant
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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