Methylene Blue Mouthwash for the Treatment of Oral Mucositis Pain in Patients With Cancer

Purpose

This phase III trial compares the effect of methylene blue mouthwash to standard of care mouthwash for the treatment of oral mucositis pain in patients with cancer. Using methlylene blue mouthwash may improve oral pain in patients with oral mucositis related to cancer and/or cancer treatments compared to usual standard of care.

Conditions

  • Hematopoietic and Lymphoid System Neoplasm
  • Malignant Solid Neoplasm
  • Stomatitis

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Active cancer diagnosis - Admitted to the inpatient setting - Pain related to oral mucositis - Experiencing oropharyngeal pain - Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Pediatric age (under 18 years old) - Pregnant or nursing women - Any contraindication to methylene blue including severe hypersensitivity to methylene blue and patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (G6PD) due to the risk of hemolytic anemia

Study Design

Phase
Phase 3
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Non-Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Active Comparator
Standard of Care Mouthwash Group
Patients receive standard of care mouthwash as needed on study.
  • Other: Anti-inflammatory/Antimicrobial/Analgesic Aqueous Mouth Rinse
    Given PO
    Other names:
    • Dentoxol
    • Dentoxol Mouthrinse
Experimental
Methylene Blue Mouthwash Group
Patients receive Methylene Blue mouthwash as needed on study.
  • Other: Methylene Blue Oral Rinse
    Given PO
    Other names:
    • MB Oral Rinse

Recruiting Locations

More Details

NCT ID
NCT05878405
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic