Can zinc oxide soothe painful canker sores? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07565181

First seen May 05, 2026 ยท Last updated May 05, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether zinc oxide ointment can ease pain and improve quality of life for people with recurrent canker sores. 100 participants applied the ointment or a placebo three times daily for six days. Researchers measured pain levels and ulcer size to see if the zinc treatment helped.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Dental Medicine for Girls ,Al-Azhar university

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11651, Egypt

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