Turmeric power: could curcumin nanogels replace steroids for a painful mouth condition?
NCT ID NCT06932848
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares curcumin nanogels (a natural turmeric extract) to a standard steroid paste for treating atrophic-erosive oral lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory mouth condition. Thirty adults will apply either treatment three times daily for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in disease activity and patient satisfaction, hoping to find a gentler, effective option.
What this could mean
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Active substance
curcumin in nanogels
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a natural, better-tolerated alternative to steroid treatment for managing oral lichen planus symptoms.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. Curcumin may prove less effective than the standard steroid, and results may not apply to everyone.
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Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University
RECRUITINGBangkok, 10400, Thailand
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