New gel offers hope for chronic mouth burning
NCT ID NCT07214181
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a gel containing amitriptyline, applied inside the mouth, could reduce pain in people with burning mouth syndrome. Researchers reviewed records of 30 adults who used the gel for several weeks. They measured pain levels before and after treatment and noted any side effects. The goal was to see if this gel is a safe and effective option for easing this chronic condition.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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30 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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May 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
This retrospective study included adult patients diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) according to international diagnostic criteria. All patients received topical amitriptyline 1% gel as part of routine clinical care and had complete medical records with baseline and 4-week follow-up data available for analysis.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients diagnosed with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) according to international diagnostic criteria (ICHD-3 and ICOP). Symptoms recurring daily for \>50% of the day for at least 3 months. Pain intensity ≥4 on a 0-10 numerical rating scale (NRS) at baseline. Normal appearance of the oral mucosa and normal intraoral clinical examination. Received topical amitriptyline 1% gel as part of routine care. Exclusion Criteria: * Missing or incomplete medical records.Use of other concomitant topical treatments on the oral mucosa during the study period. * Change in systemic pain medication while using topical amitriptyline gel. * Presence of local conditions and sytemic that could cause burning mouth symptoms (e.g., candidiasis, lichen planus, allergies, ).
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinica Odontologica Universitaria
Murcia, Murcia, 30008, Spain
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