A Prospective, Single-Arm, Open-Label Pilot Clinical Study of Oral 10% 35 kDa Hyaluronan for Rapid Relief of Capsaicin/AITC-Induced Oral Pain and Pungent Sensation
A Prospective, Single-Arm, Open-Label Pilot Clinical Study of Oral 10% 35 kDa Hyaluronan for Rapid Relief of Capsaicin/AITC-Induced Oral Pain and Pungent Sensation
This prospective, open-label, controlled pilot study evaluates oral 10% 35 kDa hyaluronan (HA35) versus four control interventions (C60 grapeseed oil，normal saline) for relief of capsaicin/AITC-induced oral pain and pungent sensation. Healthy participants receive standardized pain induction followed by single oral intervention. Pain/pungency assessed at 30 sec/60 sec/120 sec. Safety monitored throughout. Minimal-risk, non-invasive oral study.
This prospective, single-center, open-label, controlled pilot clinical study evaluates the rapid analgesic and anti-pungent effects of oral 10% 35 kDa hyaluronan (HA35) compared with two control interventions in healthy adults with capsaicin/AITC-induced oral pain and pungent sensation.
Eligible participants undergo standardized pain induction:
Capsaicin (chili) challenge: Oral capsaicin exposure induces oral pain. AITC (wasabi/horseradish) challenge: Oral AITC exposure induces pain and pungency.
After induction, participants are assigned to 3 parallel groups:
HA35：20 mL 10% HA35 oral solution Control 1：20 mL 4 mg/L C60 grapeseed oil Control 2：20 mL normal saline All interventions administered orally, held 3-10 seconds then swallowed.
Outcome assessments:
Oral pain (0-10 NRS) Pungent/irritant sensation (0-10 NRS) Time points: Baseline, 30 sec, 60 sec, 120 sec Safety: Oral adverse events and tolerability monitored throughout. Minimal-risk, non-invasive oral intervention. All procedures follow Declaration of Helsinki; written informed consent obtained.
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria: