Efficacy of Ginger Muco-bioadhesive Gel in Management of Oral Lichen Planus With Immunohistochemical Analysis

Summary

1. Compare the clinical efficacy of topical ginger extract versus triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% for symptomatic oral lichen planus (Primary Objective). 2. Investigate using immunohistochemical analysis the effect of the two different treatment modalities on FasL expression in oral lichen planus lesions (Secondary Objective).

Timeline

Start

2023-08-01

Primary completion

2025-06-01

Completion

2025-08-01

Publications

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