Changes of the 3 Main Study Measurements for Treatment Effectiveness During the 6 Months of the Study
| Measurement | χ2 | df | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average duration of RAS episode (days) | |||
| Intervention group | 30.68 | 5 | .000 |
| Control group | 7.32 | 5 | .198 |
| Average level of pain | |||
| Intervention group | 29.25 | 5 | .000 |
| Control group | 9.16 | 5 | .103 |
| RAS outbreaks per month (n) | |||
| Intervention group | 32.97 | 5 | .000 |
| Control group | 7.37 | 5 | .194 |
RAS, recurrent aphthous stomatitis; df, degrees of freedom.