Question · asked by 1 review

Chlorhexidine mouthwash vs Salt and soda mouthwash: Average pain scores (0-100 VAS)

Population
People with cancer receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy (or both) who have oral mucositis
Intervention
Chlorhexidine mouthwash
Comparison
Salt and soda mouthwash
Outcome
Average pain scores (0-100 VAS)

Chlorhexidine mouthwash showed no clear difference in average pain scores (0-100 VAS) compared with salt and soda mouthwash; GRADE not reported.

What each review found

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FindingEffectStudiesGRADE certainty
Chlorhexidine mouthwash vs Salt and soda mouthwash
Average pain scores (0-100 VAS) · People with cancer receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy (or both) who have oral mucositis
Chlorhexidine mouthwash showed no clear difference in average pain scores (0-100 VAS) compared with salt and soda mouthwash; GRADE not reported.
Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment (2010) · Cochrane All outcomes
MD -3.50 [-13.35, 6.35]1 study · 63 participantsGRADE not reported

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The reviews

ReviewSearched up toIncluded studiesAMSTAR 2
Interventions for treating oral mucositis for patients with cancer receiving treatment
2010 · Cochrane All outcomes
2010-06Not listedNot assessed
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