- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT04383236
Probiotic Lozenges for Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS)
May 7, 2020 updated by: Reham Lotfy Aggour
Evaluation of the Effect of Probiotic Lozenges in the Treatment of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: a Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial
The application of host-modulating bacteria for therapeutic purposes is one of the strongest emerging fields.
Probiotics are live microorganisms, which, when administered in an adequate amount, confer a health benefit on the host The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of probiotics in the treatment of the common ulcerative condition; minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).
We included sixty adult (group A) and 60 children patients (group B) with diagnosis of minor RAS .
Both groups were divided into two subgroups, AI and BI (test subgroups ) and AII and BII (control subgroups).
For test subgroups, probiotic lozenges were consecutively administered twice daily, for five days.
The size and pain level of ulcers were recorded on treatment days 0, 3 and 5.
The outbreak frequency of RAS within 6 months was investigated for all subgroups.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
The study aimed to explore the effectiveness of probiotics in the treatment of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).
We performed a randomized, controlled clinical study.
Sixty adult (group A) and 60 children patients (group B) with diagnosis of minor RAS were included.
Both groups were divided into two subgroups, AI and BI (test subgroups) and AII and BII (control subgroups).
For test subgroups, probiotic lozenges were consecutively administered twice daily, for five days.
The size and pain level of ulcers were recorded on treatment days 0, 3 and 5.
The outbreak frequency of RAS within 6 months was investigated for all subgroups.
Compared to baseline, an improvement was evident for all subgroups.
However, for effectiveness in pain reduction, a statistically significant difference in favor of AI was observed for all evaluation periods when compared to control subgroup.
Regarding effectiveness in ulcer size reduction, a statistically significant difference in favor of BI was observed at day 5 when compared to control subgroup.
No significant difference was observed in the effectiveness index between subgroups AI and BI (test subgroups) except in effectiveness in pain reduction at day 3.
The outbreak frequency decreased significantly in subgroup BI.
We concluded that topical application of probiotics decreased pain intensity and accelerate RAS healing.
The effectiveness in pain reduction is more evident in adult patients while acceleration of healing is more evident in children.
Probiotics could be a well-tolerated, topical therapeutic agent in the treatment of minor RAS
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
120
Phase
- Not Applicable
Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
1 year to 43 years (Child, Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Males and females aged 18-45 years old, 2. Patients presenting with RAS with the following characteristics: a. Minor aphthous ulcers less than 48 hours' duration prior to enrolment, b. Size no greater than 10 mm in diameter, c. A history that ulcers normally more than 5 days to resolve without treatment. The inclusion criteria for group B is the same except age, children with RAS aged between 3 and 12 years were recruited for the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
- A known history of hypersensitivities, immunologic or systemic diseases, pregnancy, smoking,
- treatment with systemic steroid or other immunomodulatory agents within 1 month before the study
- use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or oral antihistamines within 1 month prior to the study
- treatment of the ulcer with any preparation or medication within 72 hours prior to the study
- treatment with systemic antibiotics within 2 weeks prior to the study and a history of adverse reactions to lactose or fermented milk products.
- Children with a positive family history of RAS were excluded.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: ChocBalls
(L. acidophilus containing lozenges, PharmaCare Europe Ltd; West Sussex, RH10 9NQ, UK)
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Sixty adult (group A) and 60 children patients (group B) with diagnosis of minor RAS were included.
Both groups were divided into two subgroups, AI and BI (test subgroups) and AII and BII (control subgroups).
For test subgroups, probiotic lozenges were consecutively administered twice daily, for five days.
The size and pain level of ulcers were recorded on treatment days 0, 3 and 5.
The outbreak frequency of RAS within 6 months was investigated for all subgroups.
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Active Comparator: Oracure oral gel (15 gm, Amun pharmaceutical company, Egypt)
Each 100 g contains: Lidocaine HCI 2.0g. Cetylpyridinium chloride 0.1 g. |
Sixty adult (group A) and 60 children patients (group B) with diagnosis of minor RAS were included.
Both groups were divided into two subgroups, AI and BI (test subgroups) and AII and BII (control subgroups).
For control subgroups, oracure gel were consecutively applied twice daily, for five days.
The size and pain level of ulcers were recorded on treatment days 0, 3 and 5.
The outbreak frequency of RAS within 6 months was investigated for all subgroups.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Ulcer size reduction
Time Frame: 5 days
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The index ulcer's size was measured on treatment days 0, 3 and 5.
The investigators measured the maximum and minimum diameters when the ulcer has an oval shape, using a calibrated dental probe with millimeter markings.
The two measurements were then be multiplied to represent the cross-sectional areas of the ulcer.
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5 days
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Ulcer pain moderation
Time Frame: 5 days
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a visual analog scale (VAS) consisting of a 10-cm horizontal line between poles connoting no pain (origin) to unbearable pain was used.
Subjects was told to mark the line with a vertical line at the point that best represented the present pain level of the ulcer
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5 days
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
---|---|---|
Outbreak frequency/ 6 months
Time Frame: 6 months
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Participants were asked to estimate the average duration of episodes during the past 6 months and the potential to reduce the outbreak frequency of RAS within the next 6 months was investigated
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6 months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Reham Aggour, Dr, Oral Medicine & Periodontology department
Publications and helpful links
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Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
December 1, 2016
Primary Completion (Actual)
October 20, 2018
Study Completion (Actual)
April 21, 2019
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
May 7, 2020
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 7, 2020
First Posted (Actual)
May 12, 2020
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
May 12, 2020
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
May 7, 2020
Last Verified
May 1, 2020
More Information
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Keywords
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 23-2016
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
No
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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