Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

How common are oral mucosal lesions in Egyptian adults?

Official title: Prevalence of Oral Mucosal Lesions Among a Sample of Adult Egyptian Subjects: Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study.

Run by Cairo University · NCT07390188 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will check how common oral mucosal lesions are and what risk factors are linked to them in adults living in Egypt.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment14645 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJuly 8, 2025
Main results expectedApril 30, 2026
Study endsMay 30, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 5, 2026
Trial IDNCT07390188 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 and older who are Egyptian, able to consent, and able to open their mouth and provide accurate health and habit information are eligible.

Probably not a fit

People who refuse participation, who cannot open their mouth, or who need immediate medical attention for acute symptoms are unlikely to benefit from this observational project.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will examine a sample of Egyptian adults at Cairo University to estimate how frequently oral mucosal lesions (OMLs) occur. Participants will receive an oral clinical examination and complete a questionnaire about medical history, tobacco and oral habits, denture use, and other potential risk factors. Researchers will calculate prevalence rates and use statistical analysis to identify associations between lesions and demographic or behavioral factors. No experimental treatments or interventions are provided as part of the project.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians and public-health planners better target screening and prevention for oral mucosal lesions in Egypt.

How similar studies have gone: Similar cross-sectional surveys in other countries have successfully documented OML prevalence and common risk factors such as tobacco use and denture-related trauma.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults, 18 years old and above, Egyptian individuals

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals refusing to participate in the study. Individuals unable to give accurate or full information due to suffering from acute symptoms, requiring immediate intervention. Individuals unable to give accurate or full information due to any disease preventing them from opening their mouth.

Where it's running

  • Cairo University
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.