Table 2 Oral mucositis grades between groups during this study
Mucositis grade | Zinc chloride group N (%) | Placebo group N (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Week 1 | |||
Grade 1 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.046* |
Grade 2 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Grade 3 | 0 (0) | 10 (20.83) | |
Week 2 | |||
Grade 1 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.01* |
Grade 2 | 1 (2.08) | 3 (10.34) | |
Grade 3 | 0 (0) | 7 (18.42) | |
Week 3 | |||
Grade 1 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0.01* |
Grade 2 | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | |
Grade 3 | 2 (4.16) | 3 (10.34) |