Systematic oral hygiene intervention for the prevention and control of oral mucositis in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation during the perioperative period: a prospective, randomized controlled clinical trial
NCT ID NCT07809451
First seen Sep 09, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026
Summary
Oral mucositis is one of the most common and debilitating complications in pediatric patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Severe oral mucositis can lead to pain, nutritional impairment, infection, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether a standardized oral care program consisting of caregiver education, supervised tooth brushing, sodium bicarbonate mouth rinsing, oral moisturizing, and compliance monitoring can reduce the incidence and severity of oral mucositis compared with routine oral care. A total of 126 pediatric HSCT recipients will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the intervention or control group. Clinical outcomes, oral pain, inflammatory biomarkers, oral microbiota, and metabolomic profiles will be evaluated throughout the transplantation period.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 126 people
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Sep 2026
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Sep 2030
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Other sponsor
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1 year to 18 years
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Anyone
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * -Patients aged 1-18 years who undergo hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. * Patients scheduled to receive conditioning therapy before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. * Patients and/or their legal guardians provide informed consent to participate in the study. * Patients are able to receive oral care intervention and complete oral mucositis assessments during the study period. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with pre-existing oral mucosal diseases or oral ulcers before transplantation. * Patients with severe systemic conditions that may interfere with oral mucositis assessment. * Patients who have received interventions specifically targeting oral mucositis prevention before enrollment. * Patients or guardians who refuse to participate or withdraw informed consent. * Patients who are unable to complete follow-up assessments during the study period.
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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510515, China
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