Use of tansagem, as a mouthwash, in cancer-related lesions

INTERVENTION: To formulate and evaluate the effects of a mouthwash with Plantago major L. extract (tansage) applied as a mouthwash in patients with chemotherapy‐induced mucositis. The intervention took place through a randomized, double‐blind clinical study in an Oncology clinic in the Southwest of PR, where patients who were undergoing chemotherapy presented oral lesions due to the use of chemotherapy. All patients were evaluated at the specific time of the study and analyzed. together with the dentist what degree of mucositis they had. Patients who had some degree of mucositis were selected. In the end, 11 patients were recruited, divided into two groups (control) using chlorhexidine‐based mouthwash and (intervention) using tansy‐based mouthwash, statistical analyzes (Student T test and p value) were evaluated regarding the pain level and degree of oral mucositis. The patient's initial assessment took place on days 0, 7 and 14. CONDITION: Oral Mucositis; Drug‐Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions PRIMARY OUTCOME: Expected outcome 1: It is expected to improve the quality of life of patients with oral mucositis induced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy during cancer treatment, using a mouthwash based on Plantago major L extract SECONDARY OUTCOME: No secondary outcomes are expected INCLUSION CRITERIA: Male and/or female patients diagnosed with cancer undergoing chemotherapy; over 18 years old; who have some degree of mucositis according to the World Health Organization