Author Interviews, Cancer Research, JAMA, Pain Research / 19.04.2019
“Magic Mouthwash” Can Decrease Mouth Pain from Radiation Therapy
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Robert C. Miller, MD, MS, MBA
Department of Radiation Oncology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study? What are the main findings?
Response: "Magic Mouthwash" is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for oral mucositis pain during cancer therapy, but there has not been good evidence in the past to support its use.
This trial is the first large randomized controlled trial to demonstrate that both "Magic" mouthwash and doxepin rinse reduce patient reported pain during cancer therapy.
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