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

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stomatitis ulcer disease ulcerative stomatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University

    Cairo, 11553, Egypt