Methylene Blue Mouthwash for Oral Mucositis Pain in Cancer: An Open-Label, Non-Randomized Study

Key Points

• To evaluate the effect of methylene blue mouthwash on pain associated with oral mucositis in cancer patients.
• Conducted an open-label, non-randomized trial
• Administered methylene blue mouthwash to participants
• Compared pain levels to those using standard mouthwash
• Observed short-term pain reductions in oral mucositis
• Pain reduction was similar to that achieved with standard mouthwash
• Findings indicate feasibility and tolerability of methylene blue mouthwash