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Dentin SensitivityPhase 1NCT03044171

Evaluation of the Effect of Fluoride and Laser Application on the Prevention of Sensitivity in Bleached Teeth

A Phase 1 study testing Low Level Laser Therapy, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride and In-office dental bleaching in people with Dentin Sensitivity, run by Universidade Federal do Para.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

To investigate the effects of desensitizing agents on the dental bleaching process, testing the hypothesis that they may prevent dental sensitivity. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dentin Sensitivity
What is being tested?
Low Level Laser Therapy, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride and In-office dental bleaching
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
25 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
1 Aug 2016to 23 Feb 2017
Phase
Phase 1
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 18 to 25 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Absence of active carious lesions;
  • Good oral hygiene;
  • Do not present hypersensitivity;
  • Do not smoke;
  • Not being pregnant.

Who cannot join

  • Presence of periodontal disease;
  • Presence of cracks or fractures;
  • Presence of restorations and prostheses;
  • Presence of gastroesophageal dysfunction;
  • Patients with severe internal dental dimming.

About this study

Official title: Effect of Sodium Fluoride at 1.1%, Associated or Not With the Low-level Light Therapy in the Prevention of Post-bleaching Sensitivity: a Randomized, Double-blind, Controlled Trial

To investigate the effects of desensitizing agents on the dental bleaching process, testing the hypothesis that they may prevent dental sensitivity.

Read the detailed description

The objective of this double blind, randomized and controlled clinical study, was to evaluate the efficacy of 1.1% sodium fluoride associated with LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy) on teeth that were exposed to 35% hydrogen peroxide during 4 weeks of bleaching treatment. Methods: 25 volunteers were evaluated through the split-mouth model, where the hemiarcates were ranzomized and later allocated in one of the experimental groups: G-FLUOR+LASER - constitutes the group treated with LLLT + 1.1% sodium fluoride; and G-FLUOR - constitutes the group treated with placebo + 1.1% sodium fluoride .

Being tested
Low Level Laser Therapy, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride, In-office dental bleaching
Medical subject headings
Dentin Sensitivity

What participants receive

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

  • Low Level Laser TherapyDevice

    Also called LLLT

    Laser therapy: it was used the infrared spectrum with wavelength of 808 nm in its active environment AsGaAl, in two points: cervical and central-medial region of the incisors, canines and premolars.

  • 1.1% Sodium FluorideDrug

    Also called Fluoride therapy

    Fluoride therapy: 1.1% sodium fluoride 5000 ppm was applied for 5 minutes on the vestibular surface of all pre-bleached dental elements.

  • In-office dental bleachingDrug

    Also called 35% hydrogen peroxide

    Both groups received the in-office bleaching treatment. Three 15-minute applications of the 35% hydrogen peroxide gel were performed, totaling 45 minutes in each of the 4 sessions, with a 7-day interval.

Study groups in NCT03044171
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
G-FLUOR+LASERExperimentalThe corresponding hemiarcade received the application of Low Level Laser Therapy as a desensitizing treatment prior to in-office dental bleaching, followed by the application of 1.1% sodium fluoride after dental bleaching.
Receives: Device: Low Level Laser Therapy; Drug: 1.1% Sodium Fluoride; Drug: In-office dental bleaching
G-FLUORExperimentalThe correspondent hemiarcade received only the positioning of the inactive laser tip (placebo), prior to in-office dental bleaching, followed by the application of 1.1% sodium fluoride as a desensitizing treatment after dental bleaching
Receives: Drug: 1.1% Sodium Fluoride; Drug: In-office dental bleaching

What is being measured

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

  1. Stimulated pain intensity measure (P5)

    Self reported stimulated pain intensity assessed weekly, by modified visual scale, at baseline, after first, second, third and fourth in-office bleaching application. Each item is scored 0-3 (0 = no pain; 3 = pain as bad as can be).

    Measured: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Non-stimulated pain intensity measure, (P28)

    Self reported non-stimulated pain intensity, assessed daily, by modified visual scale. Each item is scored 0-3 (0 = no pain; 3 = pain as bad as can be).

    Measured: 28 days

  2. Recurrence of stimulated pain

    Return of stimulated pain after one month of the last intervention. Item is scored 0-3 (0 = no pain; 3 = pain as bad as can be).

    Measured: 2 months

Timeline

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

  1. First posted6 Feb 2017 (estimated)
  2. Study start1 Aug 2016
  3. Primary completion23 Jan 2017
  4. Study completion23 Feb 2017

Resources

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 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
25 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03044171
Sponsor's protocol ID
UFPara-001
Status last verified
Mar 2017
First submitted
30 Jan 2017
Last updated
17 Mar 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Reis A, Dalanhol AP, Cunha TS, Kossatz S, Loguercio AD. Assessment of tooth sensitivity using a desensitizer before light-activated bleaching. Oper Dent. 2011 Jan-Feb;36(1):12-7. doi: 10.2341/10-148-CR. Epub 2011 Mar 24.

    PubMed 21488723
  • Moosavi H, Arjmand N, Ahrari F, Zakeri M, Maleknejad F. Effect of low-level laser therapy on tooth sensitivity induced by in-office bleaching. Lasers Med Sci. 2016 May;31(4):713-9. doi: 10.1007/s10103-016-1913-z. Epub 2016 Mar 10.

    PubMed 26964798

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Low Level Laser Therapy, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride and In-office dental bleaching in people with Dentin Sensitivity, run by Universidade Federal do Para.

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 5 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 17 Mar 2017. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Stimulated pain intensity measure (P5) (time frame: 4 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03044171, which also lists 2 linked publications.

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 17 Mar 2017.

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