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.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 14645 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07390188 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
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Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Eslam El Zayat, BSC of Oral & Dental Medicine
- Email: eslam.elzayat@dentistry.cu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201062630864
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.