Clinical Trials Logo

Clinical Trial Summary

Primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is a frequent problem in pediatrics. Complications of this are dehydration, pain and hospitalisation. The objective of this randomized controlled trial is to assess the clinical efficacy of oral Valacyclovir to decrease the duration of symptoms associated with acute herpes gingivostomatitis in children. This study will involve 80 children aged 1 to 8 years old to receive weight adjusted doses of valacyclovir for 7 days. The primary outcome measure will be the duration (in days) of feeding and/or drinking difficulties.


Clinical Trial Description

n/a


Study Design


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT02738229
Study type Interventional
Source St. Justine's Hospital
Contact
Status Completed
Phase Phase 2
Start date July 2016
Completion date December 2022