Impact of Alpha Lipoic Acid Efficacy in Burning Mouth Syndrome

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

A double-blind placebo-controlled trial is conducted in order to evaluate the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and determine the statistical significance of the outcome variables. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is defined as an oral burning sensation in the absence of clinical signs which could justify the syndrome. Recent studies suggest the existence of neurological factors as a possible cause of the disease.

Clinical Trial Description

A double-blind placebo-controlled trial is conducted in order to evaluate the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and determine the statistical significance of the outcome variables. 60 patients with BMS, in two groups: case group with 600 mg/day and placebo as control group; with a follow-up of 2 months. ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT05729529
Study type	Interventional
Source	University of Catania
Contact	Gaetano Isola
Phone	0953785652
Email	gaetano.isola@unict.it
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	January 20, 2020
Completion date	May 30, 2023

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