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Inflammatory Markers in Saliva of Patients With Burning Mouth Syndrome

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Interventions
Combination Product: Laser+clonazepam
Device: Laser Sham
Device: Laser
Registration Number
NCT06217731
Lead Sponsor
Universidad de Murcia
Brief Summary

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) is a chronic pain disorder that presents with inflammation and burning sensation in the oral cavity without visible lesions. Multiple therapies have been investigated without conclusive results.Objective: To analyse the efficacy of treatment with Clonazepam (Rivotril) and Low Power Diode Laser Therapy in patients with Burning Mouth Syndrome and to study the markers of inflammation present in the patients' saliva.

Methods: Randomised, single-blind clinical trial with 89 patients divided into Group 1 Laser + Rivotril (n=20), Group 2 Laser Sham placebo (n=19), Group 3 Laser (n=21) and Group 4 Rivotril (n=18). The intensity of symptomatology was rated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Sialometry was performed before and after treatment and questionnaires such as the Xerostomia Inventory, the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP14) and the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) were completed. Saliva samples were analysed by measuring markers related to inflammatory processes; Interleukins (IL2, IL4, IL 5, IL6, IL 7, IL 8, IL1β, IL 10, IL12, IL13, IL17, IL21, IL23), proteins (MIP-3α, MIP-1α, MIP-1β), Cytokine GM-CSF, Interferon gamma (IFNγ), Interferon Inducible Tα-Cell Chemoattractant (ITAC), Fractalkine and Tumour Necrosis Factor α(TNFα).

Detailed Description

Methods: Randomised, single-blind clinical trial with 89 patients divided into Group 1 Laser + Rivotril (n=20), Group 2 Laser Sham placebo (n=19), Group 3 Laser (n=21) and Group 4 Rivotril (n=18). The intensity of symptomatology was rated by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Sialometry was performed before and after treatment and questionnaires such as the Xerostomia Inventory, the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 (OHIP14) and the Mini-Nutritional Assessment (MNA) were completed. Saliva samples were analysed by measuring markers related to inflammatory processes; Interleukins (IL2, IL4, IL 5, IL6, IL 7, IL 8, IL1β, IL 10, IL12, IL13, IL17, IL21, IL23), proteins (MIP-3α, MIP-1α, MIP-1β), Cytokine GM-CSF, Interferon gamma (IFNγ), Interferon Inducible Tα-Cell Chemoattractant (ITAC), Fractalkine and Tumour Necrosis Factor α(TNFα).

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS) burning sensation in the oral mucosa or recurrent dysesthetics daily for more than 2 hours a day for more than 3 months, without clinically evident causal lesions
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or lactating patients
  • Oncology patients
  • Sjögren's syndrome

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Group1 laser + clonazepamLaser+clonazepamGroup 1 (n=20) were treated with the Helbo® Theralite Laser 3D Pocket Probe low power diode laser once a week for a month and Rivotril ( clonazepam) 0.25mg once every 24 hours for a month.
group 2 Laser ShamLaser ShamGroup 2 (n=19) were treated with the same laser once a week for a month, but with the tip deactivated
group3 laserLaserGroup 3 (n=21) were treated with the Helbo® laser once a week for a month.
group 4 clonazepamClonazepamGroup 4 (n=18) were treated with Rivotril 0.25mg once a day for a month.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain EVABaseline through 1 month

The intensity of the symptoms was rated using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) where 0=no pain and 10=maximum possible pain.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
salivary biomarkersBaseline through 1 month

salivary biomarkers interleukins (IL2, IL4, IL5, IL6, IL7, IL8, IL1β)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pia Lopez Jornet

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Murcia, Spain

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