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Efficacy of Thyme Honey in The Management of Oral Aphthous Ulcers

Launched by BRITISH UNIVERSITY IN EGYPT · May 15, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of February 14, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Oral Diseases Thyme Honey Anti Inflammatory Natural Products

ClinConnect Summary

Treatment of aphthous will usually be for three purposes: reduction of pain and inflammation, prevention of secondary infection, reduction of duration and repetition of aphthous. The most common treatments, after oral hygiene, are: use of local and oral steroids that have effect on T-lymphocytes and reduce inflammation, use of local antibiotics, for example, chlorohexidine, benzidamine, solving vitamin and mineral deficiency, such as B12, iron, folic acid, and avoidance of food allergens. Other treatments such as amelexanox, a potent inhibitor of inflammation due to mast cells and neutrophi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • The study involved patients who had a positive history of having similar oral mucosal ulcers for 3-4 months and ulcers for \<48 h.
  • Clinically diagnosed patients with chronic aphthous stomatitis measuring ≤5 mm in size in the oral cavity and who gave written consent for participation.
  • Only single ulcers were considered for the study.
  • Systemically health patients.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • The study excluded patients with a history of associated systemic disease.
  • Cases of chronic aphthous stomatitis (major), lesions of herpetic form, numerous RAS lesions, and smoking.
  • In addition, no consideration was given to patients with a history of hypersensitivity to honey.

About British University In Egypt

The British University in Egypt (BUE) is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing research and education in various fields, including healthcare and clinical sciences. As a sponsor of clinical trials, BUE is committed to fostering innovative research that contributes to the understanding and improvement of medical practices. The university collaborates with esteemed local and international partners to ensure rigorous study design, ethical standards, and comprehensive data analysis, ultimately aiming to enhance patient outcomes and contribute to the global medical community. Through its clinical trial initiatives, BUE seeks to bridge the gap between academia and practical application, reflecting its mission to deliver impactful research that benefits society.

Locations

Cairo, , Egypt

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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