Could your toothpaste be irritating your throat? scientists investigate

NCT ID NCT05482256

Summary

This small study aimed to understand if common detergents, like those in toothpaste, could damage the lining of the food pipe and trigger inflammation. Researchers tested this idea on 12 healthy volunteers by measuring changes in the esophagus after exposure. The goal was to gather basic knowledge about a potential cause of eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic allergic condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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