Spray vs lozenge for sore throat from infection
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This trial tests a new spray with anesthetic for sore throat caused by infections like pharyngitis. It compares the spray to a lozenge (Septolete Total) to see which works better and is safer.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a sore throat from an infection (like pharyngitis) that started within the last 3 days.
- Your sore throat is moderate (between 55 and 80 mm on a 0-100 pain scale) and you have some other symptoms like scratchiness, dryness, or burning.
- You have not taken antibiotics in the last 14 days or certain pain relievers (NSAIDs) in the last 12 hours.
- Your temperature is below 38.5°C (101.3°F) and you do not have a bacterial throat infection (tested negative for strep).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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