Xylitol Disk Use in Adults With Dry Mouth

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mutans Streptococci, Xerostomia

In brief

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether decay causing bacteria are reduced when adhesive xylitol disks are used intraorally three times a day for two weeks in adults with dry mouth.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01823445

Run by

University of Washington

People needed

7

Starts

2013-03-01

Expected to finish

2013-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-12-03

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adults 21 years old or older
• Daily use of at least 2 prescription medications known to cause dry mouth
• Current report of dry mouth

You may not qualify if…

• Antibiotic use in the last month
• Topical oral antimicrobial (e.g. Chlorhexidine rinse) use in the last month
• Change in medication or dose within the last month
• Use of mouthwash within the last week
• Use of lozenges or chewing gum with 500 mg or more of xylitol on a habitual basis
• History of gastrointestinal disease

Where it is running

• University of Washington, School of Dentistry, Regional Clinical Dental Research Center — Seattle, Washington, United States

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