Canker sore

This 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…

This early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…

This 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 …

This 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…

This 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…

This pilot study is measuring prednisolone levels in 120 people with inflammatory diseases like thyroid eye disease, vasculitis, COPD, asthma, and others. Participants take high-dose prednisolone as part of their routine care, and researchers take timed blood samples to see how t…

This study looks at 320 adults who are about to start strong immune-suppressing therapy and have already had at least two COVID-19 shots. Researchers want to find out if giving a COVID-19 booster right before starting therapy or waiting six months provides better protection. Part…