Honey vs steroid for painful mouth lichen planus
Part of Mouth & dental, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares honey to a standard steroid treatment for painful oral lichen planus lesions. It aims to see which works better for reducing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with oral lichen planus, a condition that causes white patches or sores in the mouth.
- Your mouth sores are painful or have broken down (erosive or atrophic type).
- You are between 35 and 60 years old.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not currently taking steroid pills or strong immune-suppressing medications.
- You do not have allergies to honey or triamcinolone (a steroid).
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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