Status:

COMPLETED

Caffeine vs. ALA in BMS Treatment. (BMS: Burning Mouth Syndrome. ALA: Alpha-Lipoic Acid.)

Lead Sponsor:

Lu Jiang

Conditions:

Caffeine

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

The etiology of BMS is multifactorial, involving a complex interplay of neuropathic, psychological, neuroendocrine, and immunological factors. Neurologically, BMS has been categorized into three subty...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults over 18 years of age
  • Diagnosis of BMS according to the 3rd edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3)
  • Daily intraoral burning or dysaesthesia lasting for more than 2 hours for over 3 months
  • Normal oral mucosa and sensory testing
  • Condition not better accounted for by another ICHD-3 diagnosis

Exclusion

  • Secondary BMS due to local or systemic disorders
  • Prior treatment for BMS
  • Psychiatric or progressive neurological disorders
  • Systemic disorders potentially associated with oral disease
  • Long-term history of smoking, drinking, or medication use
  • Consumption of caffeinated products
  • Poor oral hygiene
  • Abnormal blood test results (including blood count, glucose, serum iron, ferritin and transferrin, folic acid, or vitamin B12 levels)
  • Incomplete medical records
  • Unwillingness to participate

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

December 13 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 23 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06195137

Start Date

December 13 2021

End Date

June 23 2023

Last Update

January 8 2024

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West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University

Chengdu, China, 610041