Effect of Topical Bromelain Versus Topical Corticosteroids in the Management of Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

PHASE2Not yet recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

63

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

June 15, 2025

Primary Completion Date

May 15, 2026

Study Completion Date

June 15, 2026

Conditions
Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

35% Topical Bromelain in Orabase

Bromelain is a natural proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple, recognized for its broad range of pharmacological properties. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory effects by reducing edema. In addition to its anti-inflammatory activity, bromelain possesses antioxidant and analgesic properties.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

50% Topical Bromelain in Orabase

Bromelain is a natural proteolytic enzyme derived from pineapple, recognized for its broad range of pharmacological properties. It exhibits significant anti-inflammatory effects by reducing edema. In addition to its anti-inflammatory activity, bromelain possesses antioxidant and analgesic properties.

DRUG

0.1% Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide in Orabase

Triamcinolone acetonide in orabase, a corticosteroid-based standard treatment for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (RAS), is used for its strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. In this study, it serves as the conventional treatment against the novel therapy

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Cairo University

OTHER