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On Probiotic, Dental Caries, and Orthodontic Patients

Primary Purpose

Dental Caries

Status
Unknown status
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Sweden
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Active Probiotic
Placebo Probiotic
Sponsored by
Göteborg University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional prevention trial for Dental Caries

Eligibility Criteria

14 Years - 30 Years (Child, Adult)All SexesAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Subjects undergoing bimaxillary fixed orthodontic treatment
  • Number of S. mutans counts (>10.000 CFU/ml)
  • Permanent dentition
  • 3-12 months into the treatment (study from Sweden by Andrea)
  • Medically healthy
  • Not taking any medication
  • Ability to understand the nature of the study and sign the consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Cleft lip and palate patients as well as handicapped and patients with mental impairments
  • Systemic diseases or conditions that could interfere with our study (diabetes, immunosuppression diseases, pregnancy or ongoing therapy).
  • History of probiotics/anti-inflammatory drugs taken during the last 4 weeks prior to baseline examination
  • Local or general antimicrobial substances taken during the last 4 prior weeks prior to baseline examination
  • Habitual consumers of xylitol chewing gums
  • No active or untreated carious lesions and reported daily tooth brushing habit using fluoridated toothpaste

Sites / Locations

  • Gothenburg university

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Placebo Comparator

Arm Label

Active Probiotic

Placebo Probiotic

Arm Description

Probiotic contain active microorganism

Probiotic with no active microorganism

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Effect of Probiotic oil (drops) on plaque acidogenicity (pH) among orthodontic patients.
Changes in the plaque pH (acidic or alkaline) is an important factor among others in the cares process, in which an acidic environment will help the bacteria to accumulate along the tooth surface and starting the caries lesions. So, considering the plaque pH as a clinical variable to show the probiotic effect is considered to be of great value.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Effect of Probiotics on Dental plaque
Plaque is an important aspect in caries detection, so the change in the plaque sample will show if the probiotic will help in the caries prevention during orthodontic treatment.
Effect of Probiotics on Saliva
The saliva composition which includes cariogenic bacteria (caries initiating bacteria) such as Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli, is an important factor in caries detection, so saliva sample will show if the probiotic is helpful in caries prevention?

Full Information

First Posted
October 5, 2020
Last Updated
October 13, 2020
Sponsor
Göteborg University
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04593017
Brief Title
On Probiotic, Dental Caries, and Orthodontic Patients
Official Title
Effect of Drops Containing Lactobacillus Reuteri (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 4659) on Plaque Acidogenicity and Other Caries Related Variables in Orthodontic Patients
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Unknown status
Study Start Date
November 1, 2020 (Anticipated)
Primary Completion Date
December 1, 2020 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
December 21, 2020 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Göteborg University

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
To investigate the short term effect of probiotic oil on plaque acidogenicity among orthodontic patients. Shortage on testing the effect of probiotic on Orthodontic patients can be seen on litterateurs making a gap of whether is product of help in preventing dental caries or not ?
Detailed Description
To investigate the short term effect of probiotic oil on plaque acidogenicity among orthodontic patients and to investigate the effect of probiotics on mutan streptococci and lactobacilli in plaque and saliva. The null-hypothesis is that: The effect of probiotics would not differ from placebo-treated control group. This product might decrease the chance of getting caries but also cooperation and cost effectiveness should be considered

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Dental Caries

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Two groups matched in age and gender
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Masking Description
3rd party will be involved in labeling the test and placebo samples
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
28 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Active Probiotic
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Probiotic contain active microorganism
Arm Title
Placebo Probiotic
Arm Type
Placebo Comparator
Arm Description
Probiotic with no active microorganism
Intervention Type
Dietary Supplement
Intervention Name(s)
Active Probiotic
Intervention Description
Lactobacillus Reuteri (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 4659
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Placebo Probiotic
Intervention Description
Placebo
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Effect of Probiotic oil (drops) on plaque acidogenicity (pH) among orthodontic patients.
Description
Changes in the plaque pH (acidic or alkaline) is an important factor among others in the cares process, in which an acidic environment will help the bacteria to accumulate along the tooth surface and starting the caries lesions. So, considering the plaque pH as a clinical variable to show the probiotic effect is considered to be of great value.
Time Frame
3 weeks
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Effect of Probiotics on Dental plaque
Description
Plaque is an important aspect in caries detection, so the change in the plaque sample will show if the probiotic will help in the caries prevention during orthodontic treatment.
Time Frame
3 weeks
Title
Effect of Probiotics on Saliva
Description
The saliva composition which includes cariogenic bacteria (caries initiating bacteria) such as Streptococcus mutans and lactobacilli, is an important factor in caries detection, so saliva sample will show if the probiotic is helpful in caries prevention?
Time Frame
3 weeks

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Gender Based
Yes
Gender Eligibility Description
Both Male and Female matched in age and gender
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
14 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
30 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Subjects undergoing bimaxillary fixed orthodontic treatment Number of S. mutans counts (>10.000 CFU/ml) Permanent dentition 3-12 months into the treatment (study from Sweden by Andrea) Medically healthy Not taking any medication Ability to understand the nature of the study and sign the consent form Exclusion Criteria: Cleft lip and palate patients as well as handicapped and patients with mental impairments Systemic diseases or conditions that could interfere with our study (diabetes, immunosuppression diseases, pregnancy or ongoing therapy). History of probiotics/anti-inflammatory drugs taken during the last 4 weeks prior to baseline examination Local or general antimicrobial substances taken during the last 4 prior weeks prior to baseline examination Habitual consumers of xylitol chewing gums No active or untreated carious lesions and reported daily tooth brushing habit using fluoridated toothpaste
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Gothenburg university
City
Gothenburg
ZIP/Postal Code
SE-405 30
Country
Sweden

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Yes
IPD Sharing Plan Description
This research planned for publication
IPD Sharing Time Frame
As soon as we finish with the data collection and the manuscript writing, the data will be published online.
Citations:
PubMed Identifier
34615458
Citation
Alforaidi S, Bresin A, Almosa N, Lehrkinder A, Lingstrom P. Effect of drops containing Lactobacillus reuteri (DSM 17938 and ATCC PTA 5289) on plaque acidogenicity and other caries-related variables in orthodontic patients. BMC Microbiol. 2021 Oct 6;21(1):271. doi: 10.1186/s12866-021-02310-2.
Results Reference
derived

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