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Chemotherapy Oral Manifestations and Dental Awareness Among Parents

NCT05224882 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 441

Last updated 2022-11-29

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Summary

The prevention of oral illnesses in children and adolescents undergoing oncological treatment is critical, because oral lesions caused by this therapy significantly exacerbate the clinical condition and increase the risk of infection, as well as making it harder to perform required dental procedures when needed .

"The key to success in maintaining a healthy oral cavity during therapy is patient compliance. The child and the parents should be educated regarding the possible acute side effects." Pediatric cancer patients may have a lower quality of life if they have poor dental health. Preventing and treating pre-existing oral illnesses is critical to reduce problems in these people.

It is critical to raise awareness of the benefits of proper oral health so that this understanding becomes a positive attitude, reducing the discomfort of these children.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends pediatric oncology/hematology that Pediatric dentists must be involved in the treatment process from the moment cancer is diagnosed. This should be carried out by having a preventive and dental care plan developed based on the patient's needs before any cancer treatment is initiated.

The aim of the study is primarily to report oral complications and manifestations during chemotherapy treatment in pediatric cancer patients and raise the awareness of their parents on these manifestations thus proper interventions can be carried out to prevent more serious problems.

Conditions

  • Mucositis Oral
  • Chemotherapy Effect

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sherif Bahgat, Professor · Professor of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health, Faculty of Dentistry, Cairo University.

Eligibility

Min Age
1 Year
Max Age
14 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-08-12
Primary Completion
2023-11-27
Completion
2024-01-25

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