Glue may soothe Kids' mouth sores in one go

NCT ID NCT06742983

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Suez Canal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special medical glue (isobutyl cyanoacrylate) can heal traumatic mouth ulcers in children better than standard treatments. Thirty children were split into three groups: one got the glue applied once, another got a chlorhexidine gel twice daily, and the third got saline rinses five times a day. Researchers measured pain and ulcer size on days 1, 5, and 9 to see which approach worked best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: isobutyl cyanoacrylate high viscous solution (a medical glue)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a quick, one-time treatment for painful mouth ulcers in children, reducing the need for repeated applications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 30 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The glue is not a standard treatment and may not heal ulcers faster than simpler options.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

ulcer disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ULCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Suez Canal University

Ismailia, Egypt

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