Regular Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Residents
NCT ID: NCT05853679
Last Updated: 2023-08-08
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
31 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2022-09-01
2023-04-18
Brief Summary
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During the study, all participants will undergo clinical measurements and an assessment of the oral inflammatory load. The samples will be stored for later analysis. In addition, residents or care home personnel answer questions about oral self-care. These measurements and examinations will be carried out at the start of the study and two months after the start of the study. After the end of the study, participants will continue to be treated according to their usual care and individual care plan.
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Detailed Description
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Lumoral is a CE-marked medical home appliance that has been shown to be effective in reducing plaque development and the amount of harmful bacteria in plaque. The efficacy of the device is based on an antibacterial photodynamic process, whereby a photosensitive substance in Lumorinse attaches itself to the bacterial coating and is activated as an antibacterial agent by light. The antibacterial effect is directly targeted at the plaque, reducing the impact on the normal oral flora. Preliminary studies have shown that the method reduces the inflammatory factors associated with periodontitis.
The study is being carried out in collaboration with the City of Helsinki Oral Health Department, the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences Oral Care Teaching Hospital and the University of Helsinki Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. The registrar of the study is the University of Helsinki. The study will be conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ISO 14155 ("Clinical trials on medical devices. Good Clinical Practice").
The target population of the study will be residents in 24-hour care with at least 10 of their own teeth, who are judged by the caregiver to be able to participate in the study and who give written informed consent to participate in the study.
Approximately 40 people will participate in the study. They will be recruited from the City of Helsinki's service homes. The subjects will be randomized into two groups. One of the groups will receive daily photodynamic Lumoral treatment for 2 months in a residential unit according to a separate instruction manual. At the beginning of the study, all subjects will receive an oral cleaning and will also be provided with electric toothbrushes. In addition, residents and carers will be instructed on daily tooth cleaning.
During the study, all patients will undergo clinical measurements (VPI, CPITN, dry mouth) and an assessment of the oral inflammatory load using the aMMP-8 bowel inflammation test. The occlusion samples will be stored for later analysis. In addition, residents or caregivers answer questions about oral self-care. These measurements and examinations will be carried out at the start of the study and two months after the start of the study. After the end of the study, subjects will continue to be treated according to their usual care and individual care plan.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
TRIPLE
Study Groups
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Lumoral Treatment (Study group)
A complete clinical intraoral examination shall be performed for all subjects. Same demographic and clinical data will be obtained from subjects in both arms. The study group shall receive the Lumoral treatment -device, Lumorinse -tablets and instructions for their use.
All subjects shall receive new electric toothbrushes, standard oral hygiene instructions for the use of an electric toothbrush, interdental brush, and dental floss.
Lumoral Treatment
The device will be used 5 to 7 times per week according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Control group
A complete clinical intraoral examination shall be performed for all subjects. Same demographic and clinical data will be obtained from subjects in both arms. All subjects shall receive new electric toothbrushes, standard oral hygiene instructions for the use of an electric toothbrush, interdental brush, and dental floss.
Lumoral Treatment
The device will be used 5 to 7 times per week according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Finnish Dental Association
Participants will be instructed to clean their teeth twice per day by an electric toothbrush, an interdental brush, and flossing.
Interventions
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Lumoral Treatment
The device will be used 5 to 7 times per week according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Standard oral hygiene instructions according to the Finnish Dental Association
Participants will be instructed to clean their teeth twice per day by an electric toothbrush, an interdental brush, and flossing.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Understand and able to give consent to the study;
* At least 10 functional teeth in the mouth (including implants);
* Able to brush teeth and follow the instruction for use Lumoral treatment, based on the assessment by the nursing staff.
Exclusion Criteria
* Toothless or less than 10 functional teeth in the mouth (including implants)
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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University of Helsinki
OTHER
City of Helsinki
OTHER
Koite Health Oy
INDUSTRY
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Timo Sorsa, Professor
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Helsinki
Riitta Saarela
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
City of Helsinki
Tommi Pätilä
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Locations
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City of Helsinki, Health and Social Services, Senior Services
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Countries
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References
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De Visschere L, de Baat C, De Meyer L, van der Putten GJ, Peeters B, Soderfelt B, Vanobbergen J. The integration of oral health care into day-to-day care in nursing homes: a qualitative study. Gerodontology. 2015 Jun;32(2):115-22. doi: 10.1111/ger.12062. Epub 2013 Jun 20.
Lahteenmaki H, Patila T, Raisanen IT, Kankuri E, Tervahartiala T, Sorsa T. Repeated Home-Applied Dual-Light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy Can Reduce Plaque Burden, Inflammation, and aMMP-8 in Peri-Implant Disease-A Pilot Study. Curr Issues Mol Biol. 2022 Mar 8;44(3):1273-1283. doi: 10.3390/cimb44030085.
Nikinmaa S, Moilanen N, Sorsa T, Rantala J, Alapulli H, Kotiranta A, Auvinen P, Kankuri E, Meurman JH, Patila T. Indocyanine Green-Assisted and LED-Light-Activated Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy Reduces Dental Plaque. Dent J (Basel). 2021 May 3;9(5):52. doi: 10.3390/dj9050052.
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Nishizawa T, Niikura Y, Akasaka K, Watanabe M, Kurai D, Amano M, Ishii H, Matsushima H, Yamashita N, Takizawa H. Pilot study for risk assessment of aspiration pneumonia based on oral bacteria levels and serum biomarkers. BMC Infect Dis. 2019 Sep 2;19(1):761. doi: 10.1186/s12879-019-4327-2.
Saarela RKT, Hiltunen K, Mantyla P, Pitkala KH. Changes in Institutionalized Older People's Dentition Status in Helsinki, 2003-2017. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2020 Jan;68(1):221-223. doi: 10.1111/jgs.16230. Epub 2019 Oct 26. No abstract available.
Saarela RKT, Hiltunen K, Kautiainen H, Roitto HM, Mantyla P, Pitkala KH. Oral hygiene and health-related quality of life in institutionalized older people. Eur Geriatr Med. 2022 Feb;13(1):213-220. doi: 10.1007/s41999-021-00547-8. Epub 2021 Jul 27.
Suominen AL, Varsio S, Helminen S, Nordblad A, Lahti S, Knuuttila M. Dental and periodontal health in Finnish adults in 2000 and 2011. Acta Odontol Scand. 2018 Jul;76(5):305-313. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2018.1451653. Epub 2018 Mar 16.
Willumsen T, Karlsen L, Naess R, Bjorntvedt S. Are the barriers to good oral hygiene in nursing homes within the nurses or the patients? Gerodontology. 2012 Jun;29(2):e748-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1741-2358.2011.00554.x. Epub 2011 Oct 24.
Related Links
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Hiltunen K, Julkunen L, Vesa T et al. 2020. Residents' oral health in long-term 24-hour care for the elderly in Helsinki 2018, Studies and reports of the Social and Health Services Department, City of Helsinki Social and Health Services Department
Suominen L, Vehkalahti M, Knuutila M. Health, functional capacity and well-being in Finland 2011. THL report 68/2012.
Other Identifiers
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RSAA2021
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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