New ointment may soothe radiation mouth pain better than standard rinse
NCT ID NCT07186114
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two treatments for painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy: MEBO ointment and Tantum Verde mouthwash. 36 adults with moderate to severe sores were randomly assigned to one treatment for two weeks. Researchers measured soreness and healing at the start, after one week, and after two weeks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MEBO ointment and Tantum Verde mouthwash
What this could lead to
If MEBO works better, it could offer a new option to ease painful mouth sores from radiation therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 36 patients, so results may not apply broadly. Both treatments are already available, so no major breakthrough is expected.
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Locations
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
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Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University
Cairo, 11553, Egypt