New study seeks best remedy for chronic mouth burning
NCT ID NCT06040190
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study compares four treatments—clonazepam, capsaicin, photobiomodulation (light therapy), and alpha-lipoic acid—against a placebo for burning mouth syndrome. Researchers will enroll 150 adults with daily oral burning for over 3 months. The goal is to see which approach best reduces pain and improves quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- clonazepam, capsaicin, photobiomodulation, alpha-lipoic acid
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this trial could identify which treatment best reduces burning mouth pain and improves daily life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study with no guarantee that any treatment will work better than placebo. Results may not apply to everyone with burning mouth syndrome.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Federal university of minas gerais
Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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