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Effect of Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis
Sponsor: Ain Shams University
Summary
The goal of this \[ type of study: Clinical trial\] is to test effectiveness of Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey in management of Radiation Induced Mucositis in head and neck cancer patients. The main question \[s\] \] is to \[ learn about, test, compare etc.\] it aims to answer are: 1. Is Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey effective in management of Radiation Induced Mucositis? 2. Does Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey affect the level of TGFβ1 and EGF in saliva of patients with radiation induced mucositis? participants will be asked to apply Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey or saline three times daily during radiotherapy and 6 months after radiotherapy.
Official title: Synergistic Effect of Aloe Vera Gel and Manuka Honey on Radiation Induced Oral Mucositis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-04-01
Completion Date
2025-01-01
Last Updated
2024-04-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Manuka honey mixed with aloe vera gel
a mix gel of manuka honey and with aloe vera honey (1:1) mixed in water bath to get a homogenous mix is then packed in unmarked bottles.
Locations (2)
ain shams University
Cairo, Egypt
Fatma E.Sayed
Cairo, Egypt