The Microbiology of Caries Resistance

Completed · Phase 2 · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Dental Caries

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the bacterial composition of plaque and saliva located in the mouth and associate that with risk factors that cause cavities.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02130206

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

79

Starts

2014-05-01

Expected to finish

2014-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-11-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Twenty natural teeth excluding third molars
• No contraindications to dental treatment
• Caries Free
• Caries Active (at least two active sites)

You may not qualify if…

• Less that twenty teeth
• Any systemic disease that can cause xerostomia
• Taking medications that cause xerostomia
• Antibiotics last three months
• Advanced Periodontal Disease
• Removable or fixed dental appliances
• Bleeding disorders or taking anticoagulant medications
• Immune compromised individuals
• Participating in another research study
• Used flavored products such as mint flavored candies and chewing gum one week prior to or during the study
• Uses tobacco products
• Unwilling or unable to provide Informed Consent and follow collection instructions

Where it is running

• University of Florida College of Dentistry — Gainesville, Florida, United States

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.