Could a simple pastille stop mouth cancer before it starts?

NCT ID NCT05865028

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether APG-157, a plant-based pastille taken three times daily, can shrink or eliminate precancerous growths in the mouth. Researchers will enroll 32 adults with moderate to severe oral dysplasia or carcinoma in situ. The goal is to see if the treatment reduces lesion size and improves tissue health over up to three 4-week cycles.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

APG-157 (a plant-based compound taken as a pastille)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a non-surgical treatment for precancerous mouth lesions, potentially preventing oral cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small early-phase trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment may not shrink lesions or could cause side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intraepithelial neoplasia oral cavity carcinoma in situ

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Locations

  • University of Miami

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    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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