Can a vitamin soothe braces sores? new study pits B12 against standard gel
NCT ID NCT07004465
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether vitamin B12 tablets can ease painful mouth ulcers caused by braces, comparing them to a standard steroid gel (Kenalog). 82 adults with traumatic ulcers were split into two groups. Researchers measured pain and ulcer size after 4 and 8 days to see which treatment worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) and triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)
- What this could lead to
- If vitamin B12 works as well as Kenalog, it could offer a simpler, over-the-counter option for managing mouth sores from braces.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 82 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and vitamin B12 might not reduce pain as effectively as the standard treatment.
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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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Karbala university
Karbala, Karbala Governorate, 56001, Iraq
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Kerbala University
Karbala, Kerbala, 56001, Iraq
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