Safety, Galenic Acceptability and Efficacy of GV-328 Lozenges in Children With Oral Aphthosis

The aim of the study was to assess the safety, acceptability, and efficacy of product GV-328 for the treatment of childhood oral aphthous lesion.

Prospective study carried out in the Pediatric Dentistry Department of the International University of Catalonia. The sample was made up of children between 3 and 13 years old. Baseline pain status, functional limitation, edema and lesion diameter were evaluated. The treatment lasted 4 days. The parents recorded the intensity of the pain and the number of pills provided daily. Statistical significance was accepted with p≤0.05 and a 95% confidence interval. A total sample of 33 patients, 11 boys (33 %) and 22 girls (67 %) was obtained. The average age of the children was 7.8 years (SD: 1.41). Numerical variables referring to pain, inflammation and edema presented statistically significant improvements (p-value <0.05). Healing efficacy was demonstrated in 13 cases (39 %) and only 3 cases (9 %) reported poor taste acceptability.

The treatment should be carried out for 4 days. Children between 3 and 6 years old had to consume 4 pills a day, children between 7 and 10 years old 5 pills, and children between 11 and 13 years old up to 6 pills. The patient had to slowly thin the tablet in the mouth, maintaining direct contact with the area to be treated. The study consisted of 2 visits, one initial and one final. In the initial visit , the documentation (informed consent) and the treatment were delivered. During this visit, baseline assessments of pain level, functional limitation, marginal mucosal edema, and lesion size were recorded. In addition, a photograph of the area to be treated was taken. Parents were also given a chart, in which they had to record the intensity of pain daily using the Wong-Baker face scale.

The degree of functional limitation and edema in the marginal mucosa were measured using a Likert scale.

Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 3-13 years. Children who presented canker sores. Exclusion Criteria: Patients who presented canker sores with 48 h of evolution. Patients with diabetic disorders.