Canker sore
MONDO:0005318A type of stomatitis that is characterized by small white ulcerative lesions, single or multiple, round or oval, lasting for 7-14 days and healing without scarring. It is a recurrent disease of the oral mucosa of unknown etiology.
Also known as: aphthous ulcer, canker sore, aphthous stomatitis
15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Blue-Green algae vs. painful mouth sores: a trial puts spirulina to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether spirulina, a dietary supplement made from blue-green algae, can reduce the severity and pain of recurrent aphthous ulcers (canker sores). Forty adults with active mouth ulcers will receive either spirulina tablets or a placebo for a set period. Researcher…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to silence painful mouth ulcers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug apremilast can completely clear painful mouth ulcers in people with severe recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) that hasn't responded to colchicine. About 134 adults will receive either apremilast or a placebo twice daily for 12 weeks, fol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New oral spray aims to ease sore throat and canker sores without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing an oral spray called OROSEDAL to see if it helps relieve pain from sore throats, canker sores, and other minor mouth lesions. About 124 children and adults will use the spray as prescribed and report their pain levels over 6 days. The spray works by forming …
Sponsor: Laboratoires Elerte • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a special gel make canker sores disappear faster?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an oxygenated gel can reduce pain and speed up healing of canker sores (aphthous ulcers) compared to a standard steroid gel. Thirty adults with a single small ulcer will apply the gel twice daily for 7 days. Researchers will check pain levels and ulcer si…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: British University In Egypt • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:18 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to mysterious childhood fever syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about PFAPA, a condition that causes repeated fevers, sore throats, and mouth sores in children. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, stool, and tonsil tissue from 1,500 people with PFAPA or other tonsil problems. No treatment is given; the goal i…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC