Could a common virus fuel painful mouth disease?
NCT ID NCT02276573
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explored whether the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) contributes to inflammation in oral lichen planus, a chronic mouth condition that can be painful. Researchers measured levels of EBV genetic material in 13 adults with the atrophic or erosive form of the disease. The goal was to better understand what causes the condition, not to test a treatment.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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13 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Mar 2015
- Finished
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Mar 2016
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient ≥ 18 years * Clinical and/or histological diagnosis of erosive or atrophic OLP * No signs of severe dysplasia at the sampling Exclusion Criteria: o immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory therapies at the inclusion
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Conditions
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As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hôpital saint Roch
Nice, 06000, France
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