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According to recent research, microRNAs (miRNAs) may function as early disease indicators and contribute to the severity of a number of precancerous and malignant oral disorders. The aim of the present study, through a double-blind randomized controlled trial design, is to analyze in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) as a non-invasive approach the impact of topical clobetasol on miRNAs expression in subjects affected by oral lichen planus (OLP).
A double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial is conducted in order to evaluate the impact of topical clobetasol on GCF miRNAs expression in subjects with OLP and determine the statistical significance of the outcome variables.
At least 60 patients with OLP, randomly allocated in two groups: placebo group with a 4% hydroxyethyl cellulose adhesive gel and the clobetasol group with the same gel containing clobetasol propionate 0,05%.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol propionate 0,05% gel | Active Comparator | Patients were treated with a topic gel of clobetasol propionate 0,05% |
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| Placebo | Placebo Comparator | Patients were treated with a topic placebo gel control |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clobetasol Topical Gel | Drug | Topic Clobetasol gel applied locally on OLP lesions. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| miRNAs GCF levels | The level of expression of different miRNAs in the GCF before and after treatment in the two groups. (Scale 0-4) | 8 weeks |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| OLP disease severity scores | The eventual improvement in OLP symptoms, signs and disease severity scores after treatment in the two groups. (Scale 0-4) | 8 weeks |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gaetano Isola | University of Catania | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| AOU Policlinico G. Rodolico | Catania | 95124 | Italy |
Study protocol
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5 months
Pubmed
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D017676 | Lichen Planus, Oral |
| ID | Term |
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| D009059 | Mouth Diseases |
| D009057 | Stomatognathic Diseases |
| D008010 | Lichen Planus |
| D017512 | Lichenoid Eruptions |
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The main aim of the study is to analyze the impact of topical clobetasol on gingival crevicular fluid miRNAs expression in subjects affected by oral lichen planus.
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Sealed envelopes
| Placebo | Drug | Placebo oral gel applied locally on OLP lesions. |
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| D017444 |
| Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous |
| D012871 | Skin Diseases |
| D017437 | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases |