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Evaluation of the efficacy of oral curcumin on complex aphthous

Evaluation of the efficacy of oral curcumin on recurrency and number of complex aphthous lesions in the patients referred to the Oral and maxillofacial medicine Department of Guilan Dental School in 2021-2022

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20100101002950N7
Enrollment
15
Registered
2021-09-17
Start date
2021-09-16
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-01

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Conditions

Oral complex aphthous. Recurrent oral aphthae

Interventions

Intervention group:Consumption of 2 oral sina Curcumin capsule 40 mg once a day for 1 month.

Sponsors

Rasht University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients between the ages of 20 and 60 years Complex aphthous ulcers, which include: a number of painful aphthous lesions on the oral mucosa that appear intermittently and heal slowly; Created in less than 72 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients taking topical medication to treat the aphthous in the last two weeks or taking systemic medication in the last one month Patients with systemic diseases such as intestinal and gastric diseases (Crohn's and ulcerative colitis), Behcet's disease, Reiter's syndrome and gallstones Patients with anxiety disorders Patients with bracets Pregnant and lactating women Patients with a history of alcohol and drug use Patients treated with immunosuppressants, chemotherapy, and immunomodulatory drugs over the past year History of allergies to plant compounds, including turmeric High liver enzymes Use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets (curcumin has an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation) such as Warfarin, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Epixaban, Rivaroxaban, Heparin and Enoxaparin History of gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer Patients with inadequate literacy who do not understand the consent form

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Functional complications. Timepoint: At the beginning of treatment and 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: Use of visual analoge scale (VAS) from 0-10. 0: The least discomfort and interference of the lesions with the patient speaking, chewing and brushing. 10: The highest amount of interference.;The recurrence of ulcers. Timepoint: 2, 4 and 8weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: With physical examination of patients and based on the time after taking the drug that the disease will occurs again.;The number of aphthous lesion. Timepoint: At the beginning of treatment and 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: Count the number of lesions through examination.;Patient satisfaction with treatment. Timepoint: 2, 4 and 8weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: Use of visual analoge scale. 0-7: Dissatisfaction 8-10: Satisfaction.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The size of aphthous lesion. Timepoint: At the beginning of treatment and 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: Using a sterile vernier caliper.;The severity of pain. Timepoint: At the beginning of treatment and 2 weeks, 4 weeks and 8 weeks after consumption of the medicine. Method of measurement: Use of visual analoge scale (VAS) from 0-10. 0:no pain - 10: severe pain.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Seyed Javad Kia

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

DJavadkia@gums.ac.ir009813336416

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026