Efficacy of Adhesive Tablets in Treating Oral Ulcers (Aphthous)

Summary

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS) of the oral mucosa is a common and painful condition. Despite advances in therapeutic means there is still necessary to find a way to alleviate the local pain and discomfort induced by the mucosal ulceration. The hypothesis was to study the effectiveness and acceptance of a herbal adhesive tablets in the treatment of RAS. Participants in the study will be examined for oral lesions, will be instructed how to apply the oral-tablet, and will be interviewed during the follow-up period up to one week after the application.

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Completion

2007-05

Outcome

Outcome not reported

Stopped: “The company which holds the patent was not interested.”

Publications

• Background Mizrahi B, Golenser J, Wolnerman JS, Domb AJ. Adhesive tablet effective for treating canker sores in humans. J Pharm Sci. 2004 Dec;93(12):2927-35. doi: 10.1002/jps.20193.

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