Primary study · included by 1 review
Effectiveness of zinc chloride mouthwashes on oral mucositis and weight of patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Oshavandi 2021 · Oshvandi Khodayar, Vafaei Seyed Yaser, Kamallan Seyed Ramesh, et al. · BMC Oral Health · 2021
Included by
| Outcome this study informs | Pooled effect | Evidence | Certainty |
|---|---|---|---|
Oral mucositis severity Topical zinc therapy (zinc sulfate, zinc oxide or zinc chloride mouthwash, paste, spray or gel) vs Control treatments (placebo, chlorhexidine, sodium bicarbonate, polyherbal, standard care) · 3 weeks after treatment initiation | MD -0.41 [-0.79, -0.03] | 4 studies · 271 participants | GRADE not reported |
Oral mucositis severity Topical zinc therapy (zinc sulfate, zinc oxide or zinc chloride mouthwash, paste, spray or gel) vs Control treatments (placebo, chlorhexidine, sodium bicarbonate, polyherbal, standard care) · 2 weeks after treatment initiation | MD -0.46 [-0.63, -0.28] | 4 studies · 271 participants | GRADE not reported |
1 including review in total.