Clinical Research Directory

MucoLock™ for Treatment of Stomatitis

The purpose of this research is to test how well people can tolerate MucoLock™ as a treatment for mouth pain or burning sensation and how well it works to reduce mouth pain or burning sensation. Study participants will be asked to use MucoLock™ topical solution as a "swish and spit" solution (similar to mouthwash) three times per day for 5 minutes each time, for 28 days.

Reducing Patient Memory Recall in the Burning Mouth Patient Population

The goal of this study is to learn about burning mouth syndrome symptoms in real time in patients with burning mouth syndrome. The main questions it aims to answer are: (1) To test the ability of a smartphone app to collect repeated observations of individual data to assess fluctuations in BMS symptoms (pain) at multiple points in the day as they happen; (2) To evaluate a panel of salivary biomarkers in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and to study their relationship with clinical variables. With a collaboration between Penn Dental Medicine and Wharton School of Business, our proposal aims to vastly improve the characterization of burning mouth syndrome through the use of a smartphone app and/or text-based notification. Participants will attend 2 study visits where they will complete questionnaires and provide saliva samples and will respond to notifications/text message prompts on their smart phone 3 times a day for 12 weeks.

Photobiomodulation Therapy vs. Alpha-Lipoic Acid in Burning Mouth Syndrome Treatment

The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of photobiomodulation therapy and alpha-lipoic acid in the treatment of burning mouth syndrome by symptom assessment with visual analogue scale.

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Effects of Occlusal Splint Therapy

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) causes chronic oral pain and significantly affects quality of life. Effective treatments are limited and often provide only temporary relief. This prospective N-of-1 study evaluates the effect of an intraoral Essix appliance on pain intensity and salivary secretion in patients with BMS. Saliva samples are collected and analysed for volume and composition.

Effect of Treatments on Pain and Quality of Life in Individual With Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation on the tongue or other areas of the mouth, often bilateral but occasionally unilateral. It is more prevalent in postmenopausal women. No specific ethnic or socioeconomic predisposition has been identified. The etiology and pathophysiology of BMS remain unknown. Various treatment approaches have been proposed, yielding conflicting outcomes and underscoring the need for further investigation. Patients with BMS appear to respond well to long-term therapy involving systemic antidepressants and anxiolytics. The most promising therapeutic effects have been observed with clonazepam, which leads to a significant reduction in pain when applied topically or systemically. Capsaicin, an herbal remedy, also presents as an alternative treatment option, showing positive results in alleviating BMS symptoms when compared to a placebo. Photobiomodulation represents another non-pharmacological treatment possibility. It's analgesic action is possibly attributed to the inhibition of pain mediators. Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) is dietary supplement employed in BMS treatment. It serves as a potent antioxidant naturally produced within the body, contributing to the mitigation of skin aging and reinforcing the effects of other biological antioxidants. Based on these findings, attempts have been made to demonstrate ALA's effectiveness in BMS management, concluding that ALA may offer benefits in this context. Therefore, the objective of this study is to investigate, in adults with BMS, the impact of different therapeutic approaches on frequency, intensity, and location of pain, as well as on on quality of life.

Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms and Management

This research study aims to evaluate how an oral cooling spray, currently a commercial dietary supplement, impacts symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This study will examine symptoms, frequency, and severity, along with other related side effects of BMS on food intake, enjoyment, and quality of life.