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NCT Number: NCT00610519

Treatment of Acute Pharyngo-Tonsillitis With Essential Oils of Aromatic Plants

This randomized, double blind, parallel group study, compared the efficacy of spray containing aromatic essential oils of some herbal plants, against placebo in the treatment of patients with acute viral Pharyngo-tonsillitis.

Study objectives: Primary to demonstrate a throat pain relief within 20 minutes after first administration of treatment with the spray.

Secondary to demonstrate a reduction of a defined symptoms sum score based on symptoms and signs comparing baseline therapy from the beginning to the end of 3 days treatment

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Key information

Conditions

Viral Pharyngitis Viral Tonsillitis

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 1 / Phase 2

Primary location

Otorhinolaryngology department

Afula, 18101, Israel

About this study

This study compared the efficacy of spray containing aromatic essential oils of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, against placebo in the treatment of patients with acute viral Pharyngo-tonsillitis.

In- vitro and clinical studies suggest therapeutic potential of aromatic herbs and trees oils in the treatment of Pharyngo-Tonsillitis. The pharmacological and clinical activity of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, include anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral activities. Some of these herbs and trees oils have direct activity on the respiratory tract, the coughing reflex and the airflow in the nasal tract.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical diagnosis of acute viral pharyngo-tonsillitis.
  • Active disease less than 48 hours
  • Patients agree to sign informed consent according to GCP and Israel national regulations.

Exclusion criteria

  • Acute follicular tonsillitis.
  • Peritonsillar abscess.
  • Under any antibiotically treatment.
  • Asthma disease.
  • Under coumadine therapy.
  • Hyper sensitivity to Aromatic essential oils.
  • Any immuno-suppressive disease

Treatment and study plan

mixture of aromatic essential oils.

Dietary Supplement

3% of mixture containing aromatic essential oils of Eucalyptus citriodora, Eucalyptus globulus, Mentha piperita, Origanum syriacum, and Rosmarinus Officinalis, spraying to the throat.

Placebo

Dietary Supplement

0:1% of Lemon VIP (Florasynth,Israel), spraying to the throat.

Primary outcomes

  1. To demonstrate a throat pain relief within the first 20 minutes after first administration of treatment with the spray.

    Time frame: 20 minutes

Secondary outcomes

  1. To demonstrate a reduction of a defined symptoms sum score based on symptoms and signs comparing baseline therapy from the beginning to the end of 3 days treatment.

    Time frame: 3 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

HaEmek Medical Center, Israel

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Treatment of Acute Pharyngo-Tonsillitis With Essential Oils of Some Aromatic Medical Plants.

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Feb 8, 2008
Registry last updated
Jun 17, 2008

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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