Coconut Oil to Prevent Mouth Sores in Pediatric Patients Receiving High Dose Chemotherapy
Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to learn if virgin coconut oil (VCO) mouth rinse can help
prevent oral mucositis. The Study Investigator will compare standard of care mucositis
prevention rinses with the VCO mouth rinse added to the standard of care mucositis prevention
rinses. The severity of oral mucositis between the 2 groups will be evaluated. Some of the
standard of care rinses that can be used to prevent mucositis are normal saline, Benadryl
(diphenhydramine), Mylanta, lidocaine, or other combinations.