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Spice rack remedy? sumac mouthwash shows promise for painful mouth ulcers

NCT ID NCT07229469

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ain Shams University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a mouth rinse made from sumac, a common spice, can help heal painful canker sores and reduce pain. Thirty-eight healthy adults with minor mouth ulcers used the rinse and were monitored for healing and pain levels. Researchers also measured inflammation markers in the blood to understand how sumac might work.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older * Systemically healthy * Patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis minor type * Duration of ulcer does not exceed 2 days * Oral pain score of 4 or higher on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with poor oral hygiene * Smokers and alcohol users * Pregnant or lactating females * Patients with a history of any topical or systemic medication or steroid therapy within 1 month prior to the study * Vulnerable populations such as prisoners or individuals with mental or physical disabilities

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aphthous stomatitis canker sore Oral Ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of oral medicine, Faculty of dentistry, Ain Shams university

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11517, Egypt

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