Thyme honey mouth rinse shows promise for Radiation-Induced dry mouth
NCT ID NCT05859711
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether rinsing with thyme honey diluted in water can relieve dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients who had radiation therapy. 90 adults participated, using either thyme honey or salt water rinses three times daily during and after radiation. The goal was to see if honey's natural properties could stimulate saliva and reduce discomfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- thyme honey mouth rinse
- What this could lead to
- If effective, thyme honey could provide a simple, natural way to relieve dry mouth in cancer survivors after radiation therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed Phase 4 trial with only 90 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and honey's high sugar content could affect oral health.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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faculty of dentistry- Ain shams university
Cairo, Egypt