Trial Outcomes & Findings for Duration of Effect of Biotene Spray in Patients With Dry Mouth (NCT NCT03663231)

NCT ID: NCT03663231

Last Updated: 2021-01-20

Results Overview

Participant will receive a dose of Biotene or placebo (water) and will be asked if their mouth is dry up to 2 hrs. The time at which their mouth becomes dry again will be the duration of action.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

37 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

baseline up to 2 hours

Results posted on

2021-01-20

Participant Flow

37 subjects were enrolled. 8 subjects failed screening. 16 were randomized to either the Biotene then placebo arm and 13 were randomized to the water then Biotene arm.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Biotene Then Placebo
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo Then Biotene
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
First Intervention
STARTED
16
13
First Intervention
COMPLETED
14
12
First Intervention
NOT COMPLETED
2
1
Washout
STARTED
14
12
Washout
COMPLETED
14
12
Washout
NOT COMPLETED
0
0
Second Intervention
STARTED
14
12
Second Intervention
COMPLETED
14
12
Second Intervention
NOT COMPLETED
0
0

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Biotene Then Placebo
n=16 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo Then Biotene
n=13 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Total
n=29 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=15 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
0 Participants
n=13 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
0 Participants
n=28 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=15 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
10 Participants
n=13 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
19 Participants
n=28 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
6 Participants
n=15 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
3 Participants
n=13 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
9 Participants
n=28 Participants • One participant did not have data collected for age in the Biotene then Placebo arm.
Sex: Female, Male
Female
12 Participants
n=16 Participants
9 Participants
n=13 Participants
21 Participants
n=29 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=16 Participants
4 Participants
n=13 Participants
8 Participants
n=29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
1 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
1 Participants
n=29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
15 Participants
n=16 Participants
13 Participants
n=13 Participants
28 Participants
n=29 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
4 Participants
n=16 Participants
2 Participants
n=13 Participants
6 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
12 Participants
n=16 Participants
11 Participants
n=13 Participants
23 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=16 Participants
0 Participants
n=13 Participants
0 Participants
n=29 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
16 participants
n=16 Participants
13 participants
n=13 Participants
29 participants
n=29 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: baseline up to 2 hours

Participant will receive a dose of Biotene or placebo (water) and will be asked if their mouth is dry up to 2 hrs. The time at which their mouth becomes dry again will be the duration of action.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=26 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=26 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Duration of Action of Intervention
27 minutes
Standard Deviation 25
26 minutes
Standard Deviation 25

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: The taste of the product was tolerable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Tolerability of Product
4.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
3.8 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: The thickness of the product was acceptable.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Acceptability of Product
4.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
3.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: I would like to continue using this product.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Continued Use of Project
3.1 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: I would purchase this product to use on a regular basis.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Purchase Product Rating
2.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.1
2.6 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: This product is easy to use.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Ease of Use of Product
4.0 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8
3.9 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 2 hours

Population: Data from 1 subject was excluded due to inability to comprehend the instructions for rating xerostomia-related oral discomfort.

Subjects were asked to agree or disagree with the following statement where 1= strongly agree and 5- strongly disagree: I would prefer using another product.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Biotene
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of Biotene. Biotene: Biotène Dry Mouth Moisturizing Spray contains water, polyglycitol, propylene glycol, sunflower oil, xylitol, milk protein extract, potassium sorbate, acesulfame K, potassium thiocyanate, lysozyme, lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase. 3 sprays, approximately 15 mL.
Placebo
n=25 Participants
People who present with dry mouth and will receive a single dose of an alternative agent. Placebo: IND/IDE exempt device primarily water
Mean Preference for Another Product
3.2 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9
3.4 score on a scale
Standard Deviation 0.9

Adverse Events

Biotene

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Placebo

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Ralph Saunders

University of Rochester

Phone: 585-275-1141

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place