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Dental ErosionNCT01657903

Evaluation of Efficacy of Experimental Gel to Foam Dentifrices in Dental Erosion

A study testing Sodium Fluoride and Potassium nitrate in people with Dental Erosion and Acid Wear, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate the ability of two European Union (EU) regulated gel to foam toothpaste formulations versus a non-fluoride toothpaste using a modified in-situ model of dental erosion and remineralization. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dental Erosion, Acid Wear
What is being tested?
Sodium Fluoride and Potassium nitrate
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
56 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Nov 2011to Feb 2012
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 to 65 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • General and Oral Health: Good general health with (in the opinion of the investigator) no clinically OST and OHT examinations.
  • Oral Requirements:
  • An intact maxillary dental arch suitable for the retention of the palatal appliance and an intact mandibular dental arch. Subjects may have fixed bridges replacing missing teeth.
  • A gum base stimulated whole saliva flow rate ≥ 0.8 g/min and an unstimulated whole saliva flow rate ≥ 0.2 g/min.
  • Contraception: Women of childbearing potential who are, in the opinion of the investigator, practicing a reliable method of contraception.

Who cannot join

  • Oral Health:
  • Current active caries or periodontal disease that may compromise the study or the health of the subjects.
  • Lesions of the oral cavity that could interfere with the study evaluations, including severe gingivitis, grossly carious lesions, periodontitis and other severe periodontal disease.
  • Allergy/Intolerance: Known or suspected intolerance or hypersensitivity to the study materials (or closely related compounds) or any of their stated ingredients.
  • Clinical Study/Experimental Medication:
  • Participation in another clinical study or receipt of an investigational drug within 30 days of the screening visit
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  • Previous participation in this study
  • Substance abuse: Recent history (within the last year) of alcohol or other substance abuse.
  • Pregnancy: Women who are pregnant or who are intending to become pregnant over the duration of the study
  • Breast-feeding: Women who are breast-feeding

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Indiana University School of Dentistry

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202

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About this study

Official title: A Placebo Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Experimental Foaming Gel Toothpastes Using an In-situ Erosion Remineralization Model

The purpose of this study is to compare and evaluate the ability of two European Union (EU) regulated gel to foam toothpaste formulations versus a non-fluoride toothpaste using a modified in-situ model of dental erosion and remineralization. A positive control i.e fluoride containing toothpaste marketed in EU will also be compared to non-fluoride toothpaste.

Read the detailed description

The aim of this study is to assess the remineralization effects of two EU gel to foam toothpaste formulations with 1450 parts per million (ppm) of fluoride as sodium fluoride (NaF) and 5% potassium nitrate (KNO3) versus a non-fluoride (0 ppm F)/KNO3 toothpaste as a negative control. The two experimental gel to foam toothpaste formulations differ in their relative dentine abrasivity (RDA) values which is an in-vitro measure of a toothpaste abrasivity to the dentinal tissues. A marketed toothpaste containing NaF and KNO3 will serve as a positive control.

Being tested
Sodium Fluoride, Potassium nitrate
Medical subject headings
Tooth Erosion

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Sodium FluorideDrug

    Toothpaste containing 1450 ppm F - EU level as NaF.

  • Potassium nitrateDrug

    All study treatments contain 5% w/w KNO3.

Study groups in NCT01657903
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
NaF/KNO3 toothpaste, Low RDAExperimentalParticipants to brush with 1.5 g of low RDA gel to foam toothpaste containing 1450 ppm F - EU level as NaF. All study treatments contain 5% weight by weight (w/w) KNO3.
Receives: Drug: Sodium Fluoride; Drug: Potassium nitrate
NaF/KNO3 toothpaste, Medium RDAExperimentalParticipants to brush with 1.5 g of medium RDA gel to foam toothpaste containing 1450 ppm F - EU level as NaF. All study treatments contain 5% w/w KNO3.
Receives: Drug: Sodium Fluoride; Drug: Potassium nitrate
NaF/KNO3 toothpasteActive comparatorParticipants to brush with 1.5 g of NaF/KNO3 toothpaste containing 1450 ppm F - EU level as NaF. All study treatments contain 5% w/w KNO3.
Receives: Drug: Sodium Fluoride; Drug: Potassium nitrate
No fluoride/KNO3 toothpastePlacebo comparatorParticipants to brush with a fluoride free toothpaste (0 ppmF). All study treatments contain 5% w/w KNO3.
Receives: Drug: Potassium nitrate

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Relative Erosion Resistance (RER) of Enamel Specimens Post 4 Hours of Treatment Exposure

    Enamel specimens were exposed to dietary erosive challenge and set of five indentations within each specimen was measured. Decrease in the indentation length compared to the baseline indicates hardening of enamel surface. Enamel specimens were exposed to second erosion challenge to determine RER which compared the indentations values of enamel specimens at baseline (B), first erosive (E1) and second erosive challenge (E2). Percent RER was calculated by formula: [(E1-E2)/ (E1-B)]*100. Smaller the negative RER, better is treatment regimen in imparting resistance to enamel.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 hours post treatment in each treatment period

  2. Surface Microhardness (SMH) Recovery of Enamel Specimens Post 4 Hours of Treatment Exposure

    SMH test was used to assess mineralization status of enamel specimens using a Wilson 2100 Hardness tester. SMH was determined by measuring the length of the indentations of enamel specimens. An increase in the indentation length compared to the baseline indicates softening while decrease in the indentation length represents rehardening of enamel surface. Percent SMH recovery was calculated from indentation values of enamel specimens at baseline (B), after in-situ hardening (R) and after first erosive challenge (E1) using formula: [(E1- R)/ (E1-B)]*100. A higher percentage values indicate a better outcome.

    Measured: Baseline, 4 hours post treatment in each treatment period

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted6 Aug 2012 (estimated)
  2. Study startNov 2011
  3. Primary completionFeb 2012
  4. Study completionFeb 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
56 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01657903
Sponsor's protocol ID
Z6961385
Status last verified
Jul 2014
First submitted
2 Aug 2012
Last updated
26 Jan 2015
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Sodium Fluoride and Potassium nitrate in people with Dental Erosion and Acid Wear, run by GlaxoSmithKline at 1 site in United States.

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 5 inclusion and 10 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 26 Jan 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 26 Jan 2015). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Relative Erosion Resistance (RER) of Enamel Specimens Post 4 Hours of Treatment Exposure (time frame: Baseline, 4 hours post treatment in each treatment period). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 26 Jan 2015.

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