Probiotic Treatment of Orthodontic Patients

NCT ID: NCT06751979

Last Updated: 2024-12-30

Study Results

Results pending

The study team has not published outcome measurements, participant flow, or safety data for this trial yet. Check back later for updates.

Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

60 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-02

Study Completion Date

2025-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of treatment with a lozenge containing the probiotic strain S. salivarius M18 on the formation, composition and virulence of dental plaque and in healthy orthodontic patients, compared to placebo control.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Dental Plaque Dental Caries

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

This clinical trial applies a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled design with two parallel arms.
Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

TRIPLE

Participants Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Probiotic

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Probiotic treatment

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Daily intake of a lozenge containing the probiotic strain S. salivarius M18.

Placebo

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Interventions

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Probiotic treatment

Daily intake of a lozenge containing the probiotic strain S. salivarius M18.

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Placebo

Placebo

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Generally healthy males and females ≥ 10 years of age.
2. Able to read and receive a copy of the signed informed consent form.
3. Have at least 20 natural teeth.
4. Have been undergoing orthodontic treatment with fixed orthodontic appliances in the upper and/or lower jaw \> 6 months.
5. An average plaque score of \> 2 according to the Modified Orthodontic Plaque Index (MOPI) at the screening appointment.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Significant oral soft tissue pathology based on a visual examination.
2. History of allergy or significant adverse events following use of oral hygiene products such as toothpastes, mouth rinses, breath mints, lozenges, or chewing gum or their ingredients.
3. History of allergies to milk proteins.
4. History of allergies towards probiotics.
5. Self-reported as pregnant or nursing.
6. Self-reported serious medical conditions.
7. Antibiotic or anti-inflammatory medication within 30 days of screening visit.
8. Acute sinusitis or severe oral-pharyngeal infections.
9. Smoker.
Minimum Eligible Age

10 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Bluestone Pharma

UNKNOWN

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Aarhus

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Aarhus University, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health

Aarhus, , Denmark

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Denmark

Central Contacts

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Sebastian Schlafer, DDS

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 42976020

Email: [email protected]

Elisabeth Reichardt, DDS

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 17620130691

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Sebastian Schlafer, Dr.

Role: primary

Elisabeth Reichardt, Dr.

Role: backup

Other Identifiers

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1-10-72-77-24

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id