Honey vs. antibiotic: which heals cleft palate surgery better?
NCT ID NCT07610993
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a special honey (Trigona sp.) helps heal wounds after cleft palate surgery better than a standard antibiotic dressing. Twenty-four children aged 18 months to 6.5 years participated. Researchers measured a healing marker in saliva before and after surgery to compare the two treatments.
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Locations
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Hasanuddin University Dental Hospital
Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90245, Indonesia
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