Using Tea-based Mouthwash Relieve Stomatitis and Oral Ulcers
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to use a tea-based mouthwash to relieve pain and discomfort in patients with stomatitis and ulcers.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Phase 2 |
Detailed Description
The objective of this study is to use tea as a base, supplemented with licorice to reduce bitterness and astringency, to make mouthwash, and use tea's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to relieve the pain and discomfort of stomatitis and ulcer patients. This study will observe the difference between saliva and oral mucosal cells before and after treatment, to find the mechanism of effective treatment of stomatitis.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Tea mouthwash group
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Combination Product: mouthwash with tea
Using tea as a base, supplemented with licorice to make mouthwash to relieve stomatitis.
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No Intervention: Control group
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Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Xerostomia questionnaire (XQ) [4 weeks]
Questionnaires for symptoms relief of dry mouth
- Xerostomia Inventory (XI) [4 weeks]
A multi-item approach to measuring dry mouth
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Rate of oral mucosa cells with angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) staining (+) [4 weeks]
Immunohistochemistry stain for ACE2 protein
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
age over 20 years old, male or female
Exclusion Criteria:
patients with oral cavity cancer, oropharyngeal cancer, and active bacterial infection.
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Chiayi chang Gung Memorial Hospital | Chiayi City | Taiwan | 613 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Investigators
None specified.Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 202001919A3