Could a special gel make canker sores disappear faster?
NCT ID NCT06910579
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an oxygenated gel can reduce pain and speed up healing of canker sores (aphthous ulcers) compared to a standard steroid gel. Thirty adults with a single small ulcer will apply the gel twice daily for 7 days. Researchers will check pain levels and ulcer size over 10 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- oxygenated gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, simple option for faster relief from painful canker sores.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early trial with only 30 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The gel may not work better than standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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British University in Egypt
RECRUITINGAl Sherouk City, Cairo Governorate, 11837, Egypt