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Evaluation of The Effect of Live Probiotic Cultures Present in Fermented Dairy Product (Yogurt) Versus The Effect of Freeze-Dried Probiotic Sachets on Gingival Bleeding of Adolescents

Primary Purpose

Gingival Inflammation

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Egypt
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
freeze-dried probiotic sachets
fermented dairy product ( yogurt)
Sponsored by
Cairo University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Gingival Inflammation

Eligibility Criteria

12 Years - 15 Years (Child)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Children aged 12-15 years old
  2. Children complaining from gingival problems
  3. Medically free children
  4. Children not registered in other clinical researches

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Children with systemic diseases, mental disorders, chronic debilitating diseases.
  2. Children using antibiotic treatment during the study
  3. Children with orthodontic treatment
  4. Children using antimicrobial mouthwash
  5. Children taking any probiotic supplemental therapy

Sites / Locations

  • Mai M Ismaiel

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Active Comparator

Arm Label

freeze-dried probiotic sachets

fermented dairy product (yogurt)

Arm Description

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Change in Gingival bleeding On Brushing
Patient questioning and answering with yes or no on a questionnaire

Secondary Outcome Measures

Change in Dental plaque pH
Pooled plaque sample (pH meter) on scale (1-14)

Full Information

First Posted
August 15, 2018
Last Updated
December 23, 2020
Sponsor
Cairo University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT03640065
Brief Title
Evaluation of The Effect of Live Probiotic Cultures Present in Fermented Dairy Product (Yogurt) Versus The Effect of Freeze-Dried Probiotic Sachets on Gingival Bleeding of Adolescents
Official Title
The Effect of Freeze-Dried Probiotic Sachets Versus Fermented Dairy Product (Yogurt) on Gingival Bleeding on Brushing in Adolescents (12-15) Years Old : A Randomized Clinical Pilot Study
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
October 20, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
March 1, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Cairo University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To evaluate the effect of probiotics supplied in two different forms (dairy products containing probiotics as yogurt and freeze-dried synthetic probiotics sachets) on improving gingival condition and caries potentiality of dental plaque in adolescents

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Gingival Inflammation

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Masking Description
only statistician was blind known participants only by codes
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
20 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
freeze-dried probiotic sachets
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Title
fermented dairy product (yogurt)
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
freeze-dried probiotic sachets
Intervention Description
The participants will be instructed to consume the sachets as follow, each sachet powder is mixed with 10 ml of water in a measuring cup, then swish the mixture in the mouth for one minute before swallowing. This procedure will be repeated once daily for the following 4 weeks. 4 weeks supply will be given to the participants.
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
fermented dairy product ( yogurt)
Intervention Description
The participants will be instructed to consume the yogurt once daily regularly for the following 4 weeks. 4 weeks supply will be given to the participants with instruction to store the yogurt in refrigerator at home
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Gingival bleeding On Brushing
Description
Patient questioning and answering with yes or no on a questionnaire
Time Frame
base line and after 4 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Dental plaque pH
Description
Pooled plaque sample (pH meter) on scale (1-14)
Time Frame
base line and after 4 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
12 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
15 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Children aged 12-15 years old Children complaining from gingival problems Medically free children Children not registered in other clinical researches Exclusion Criteria: Children with systemic diseases, mental disorders, chronic debilitating diseases. Children using antibiotic treatment during the study Children with orthodontic treatment Children using antimicrobial mouthwash Children taking any probiotic supplemental therapy
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Mai M Ismaiel
City
Cairo
ZIP/Postal Code
1234
Country
Egypt

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided

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