evidencegaps
Primary study · included by 2 reviews

The effect of sage (Salvizan gel) compared to triamcinolone acetonide on the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a double-blinded randomized clinical trial

Abbasi 2023 · Abbasi Fatemeh, Rasoulzadeh Zeinab, Yavari Amirmohammad · BMC Oral Health · 2023

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Effectiveness of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide compared with those of other therapies for minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2025 · cited as Abbasi 2023 · Table 2; reference 35

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Bridging Conventional and Natural Therapies for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Triamcinolone and Non-Steroidal Alternatives
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Abbasi 2023 · Table 2; reference 33
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Ulcer healing time
Alternative topical agents (natural and synthetic, pooled across interventions) vs Topical triamcinolone
SMD -1.28 [-2.33, -0.23]5 studies · 245 participantsGRADE not reported
Pain recovery time
Any non-steroidal topical or alternative therapy (natural and synthetic combined) vs Topical triamcinolone · Post-treatment, about 5 to 10 days
SMD 2.74 [-0.20, 5.69]3 studiesGRADE not reported
Pain recovery time
Alternative topical agents (natural and synthetic, pooled across interventions) vs Topical triamcinolone
SMD 2.62 [-3.06, 8.30]4 studies · 182 participantsGRADE not reported

2 including reviews in total.