Burning Mouth Syndrome: Symptoms and Management
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Summary
This research study aims to evaluate how an oral cooling spray, currently a commercial dietary supplement, impacts symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This study will examine symptoms, frequency, and severity, along with other related side effects of BMS on food intake, enjoyment, and quality of life.
Description
Why are we doing this research study? This research study aims to evaluate how an oral cooling spray, currently a commercial dietary supplement, impacts symptoms associated with burning mouth syndrome (BMS). This study will examine symptoms, frequency, and severity, along with other related side effects of BMS on food intake, enjoyment, and quality of life. What are some of the important aspects of this research study that I should be aware of? Timeframe: 2 weeks intervention Use the oral cooling spray; "Dr.B's Elixir" as directed Participants will report symptoms and other related impact…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Have buring mouth syndrome or experience oral burn * Live in the United States * At least 18 years old * Having been diagnosed or suspected diagnosis of burning mouth syndrome or suffer from chronic oral burn without any identifiable causative lesion * No tongue or cheek piercings * No history of cancer * No recent or scheduled dental treatment * No history of gum disease * No aversions to mint or hop extracts Exclusion Criteria: * Have recently undergone dental treatment in the last three months or have plans to undergo dental treatment (e.g., fillings, crowns, root c…
Interventions
- Dietary SupplementOral cooling spray
Use oral spray 3 times per day for 2 weeks
Location
- UMass AmherstAmherst, Massachusetts