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New ointment may soothe radiation mouth pain better than standard rinse

NCT ID NCT07186114

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two treatments for painful mouth sores caused by radiation therapy: MEBO ointment and Tantum Verde mouthwash. 36 adults with moderate to severe sores were randomly assigned to one treatment for two weeks. Researchers measured soreness and healing at the start, after one week, and after two weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
MEBO ointment and Tantum Verde mouthwash
What this could lead to
If MEBO works better, it could offer a new option to ease painful mouth sores from radiation therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 36 patients, so results may not apply broadly. Both treatments are already available, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who later on during radiotherapy developed oral mucositis with a severity of WHO score II or more and were over 18 years were then included in the study and allocated to one of the treatment groups . Exclusion Criteria: * We excluded patients who were receiving any prophylactic agents and/or corticosteroids and those who would not sign the informed consent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

stomatitis ulcer disease ulcerative stomatitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Oral mucositis (ulcerative) due to radiation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cairo University

    Cairo, Egypt

  • Faculty of Dentistry - Cairo University

    Cairo, 11553, Egypt

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