Comparison of Triamcinolone With Pentoxifylline and Vitamin- E Efficacy in the Treatment of Stage 2 and 3 Oral Submucous Fibrosis
Launched by ALTAMASH INSTITUTE OF DENTAL MEDICINE · Dec 13, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of January 17, 2025
Completed
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ClinConnect Summary
To compare the efficacy of Triamcinolone with Pentoxifylline and Vitamin E in patients with stage two and three oral submucous fibrosis.
It was a randomized control clinical trial to compare efficacy of injection steroids versus pentoxifylline and vitamin E in the treatment of stage 2 and 3 OSF patient. Total 40 patients who presented with signs and symptoms of OSF were enrolled in our study that was evaluated over the period of (January 2020 to September 2021). Parameters taken in the study were age and mouth opening. Descriptive statistics and paired t-test were used for statistical anal...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with clinically diagnosed OSMF who have not undergone any treatment of OSMF in past
- • Patients willing to quit their tobacco chewing habit, gutkha areca nut smoking
- • Patients who are ready to attend regular follow-ups
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients who have undergone any treatment for OSF in past
- • Patients with any evidence of cardiac, gastrointestinal, kidney, metabolic disorders, pregnant and lactating women's
- • Patients with any co-existing disorder of the orofacial region other than OSF which may interfere with the study protocol
About Altamash Institute Of Dental Medicine
The Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine is a leading educational and clinical research institution dedicated to advancing dental care and education. With a commitment to excellence in patient outcomes and innovative practices, the institute conducts a range of clinical trials aimed at improving dental health and treatment methodologies. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, the Altamash Institute engages in collaborative research efforts that contribute to the evidence base of dental medicine, while fostering an environment of learning and professional development for dental practitioners and students alike.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
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