Health Condition 1: L439- Lichen planus, unspecified Health Condition 2: K137- Other and unspecified lesions of oral mucosa
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Omega -3 Fatty acid supplements: 1000 mg omega-3 fatty acids with 180 mg EPA and 120mg DHA once daily, oral route of administration, for 4 weeks.
Control Intervention1: Topical Corticos
Sponsors
Medona Antony
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Clinically diagnosed oral lichen planus patients according to WHO 2003 criteria. 2.Patients in the age group of 18 years and above.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients having HIV infection and other immunocompromised diseases. 2. Patients on immune suppressant medication for other reasons, cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy. 3.Pregnant and lactating women.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To determine the effectiveness of omega3 fatty acid supplements in the resolution of symptoms of Oral Lichen Planus.Timepoint: Baseline- 0 day , 1st assessment -2nd week, 2nd assessment- 4th week 3rd assessment - 8th week 4th assessmet - 12th week | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To Determine the rapidity of resolution of Oral Lichen Planus using Omega 3 fatty acids supplements.Timepoint: Baseline- 0 day , 1st assessment -2nd week, 2nd assessment- 4th week 3rd assessment - 8th week 4th assessmet - 12th week | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Prathima Sreenivasan
Kannur Dental College, Anjarakandy, Kannur.
Outcome results
None listed