HalitosisNCT01139073
A New Portable Monitor for Measuring Odorous Compounds in Oral, Exhaled and Nasal Air
An observational study of Halitosis, run by Okayama University.
Trial summary
The B/B Checker, a new portable device for detecting odorous compounds in oral, exhaled, and nasal air, is now available. As a single unit, this device is capable of assessing several kinds of gases mixed with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in addition to other odorous gasses. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Halitosis
- How many people
- 20 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- May 2009to Apr 2010
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 20 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Subjects were recruited at the Clinic of Preventive Dentistry, Okayama University Hospital.
Who may be able to join
- Clinical diagnosis of oral malodor
Who cannot join
- Smoker
- Medical disorders
- Undergoing any antibiotic or other antimicrobial therapy
About this study
The B/B Checker, a new portable device for detecting odorous compounds in oral, exhaled, and nasal air, is now available. As a single unit, this device is capable of assessing several kinds of gases mixed with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in addition to other odorous gasses. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the B/B Checker for detecting the malodor level of oral, exhaled, and nasal air.
- Conditions
- Halitosis
- Keywords
- Halitosis
- Medical subject headings
- Halitosis
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jun 2010 (estimated)
- Study startMay 2009
- Study completionApr 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HalitosisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Okayama University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01139073
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MMorita-BB
- Status last verified
- Jun 2010
- First submitted
- 7 Jun 2010
- Last updated
- 8 Jun 2010
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Tamaki N, Kasuyama K, Esaki M, Toshikawa T, Honda S, Ekuni D, Tomofuji T, Morita M. A new portable monitor for measuring odorous compounds in oral, exhaled and nasal air. BMC Oral Health. 2011 Apr 20;11:15. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-15.
PubMed 21504624
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Jun 2010. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A New Portable Monitor for Measuring Odorous Compounds in Oral, Exhaled and Nasal Air
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01139073
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MMorita-BB
- Conditions
- Halitosis
- Keywords
- Halitosis
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 20 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Okayama UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2009
- Study completion
- Apr 2010 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jun 2010 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The B/B Checker, a new portable device for detecting odorous compounds in oral, exhaled, and nasal air, is now available. As a single unit, this device is capable of assessing several kinds of gases mixed with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in addition to other odorous gasses. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the B/B Checker for detecting the malodor level of oral, exhaled, and nasal air.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Subjects were recruited at the Clinic of Preventive Dentistry, Okayama University Hospital.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Clinical diagnosis of oral malodor
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Smoker
- Medical disorders
- Undergoing any antibiotic or other antimicrobial therapy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Jun 2010.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 21504624Tamaki N, Kasuyama K, Esaki M, Toshikawa T, Honda S, Ekuni D, Tomofuji T, Morita M. A new portable monitor for measuring odorous compounds in oral, exhaled and nasal air. BMC Oral Health. 2011 Apr 20;11:15. doi: 10.1186/1472-6831-11-15.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Halitosis, run by Okayama University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Jun 2010. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01139073, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Jun 2010.