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Efficacy of 5% Nanochitosan Paste in the Treatment of Oral Candidosis
Sponsor: Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Summary
This study is designed to survey the therapeutic effect of a low molecular weight 5% nanochitosan paste against oral candidosis (denture stomatitis) and compare its efficacy with a standard Nystatin ointment.
Official title: Antifungal Effect of Chitosan Nanoparticles Paste Against Oral Candidosis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
30
Start Date
2016-01-01
Completion Date
2016-12-01
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
5% Nanochitosan Paste
A 5% paste of low molecular weight chitosan nanoparticles prepared via the ionic gelation method using sodium tripolyphosphate.
Nystatin Ointment
Standard commercial antifungal Nystatin ointment utilized as the active reference treatment.