HalitosisNCT03973684
Evaluation of Halitosis After Treatment With Photodynamic Therapy
A study testing pdt experimental group and tongue scraper group in people with Halitosis, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis, are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the reasons and treatment of halitosis in the population of adults with bronchiectasis. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Halitosis
- What is being tested?
- pdt experimental group and tongue scraper group
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2019to 1 Feb 2020
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 60 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- every age in both genders
- With diagnosis of bronchiectasis (experimental group)
- Patients clinically stable (compensated) (control group)
- Have more than 10 teeth
- Do not have any changes in the anatomy of the back of the tongue (geographical or fissured tongue)
- With positive halitosis, SH2 level >112 ppb
Who cannot join
- Smokers or ex-smokers for less than 5 years
- Patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
- Patients with hypersensitivity to the photosensitizer
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of Halitosis After Treatment With Photodynamic Therapy Randomized and Controlled Study
Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis, are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the reasons and treatment of halitosis in the population of adults with bronchiectasis. Methods and analysis: A randomized, controlled trial is proposed. Halitosis will be evaluated based on the measurement of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) using gas chromatography. The participants (n=40) with halitosis and bronchiectasis will be randomized into two groups: G1-treatment with photodynamic therapy (n = 20) or G2-cleaning of the tongue with a tongue scraper (n = 20). After the treatments, a second evaluation will be performed, along with a microbiological analysis (qPCR) for the identification of the bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola. If the halitosis persists, the participants will receive periodontal treatment. The evaluation of halitosis and the microbiological analysis will be repeated. If the halitosis is solved, the participants will return after three months for an additional evaluation. This protocol will determine the effectiveness of phototherapy regarding the reduction of halitosis in healthy older adults and those with bronchiectasis.
Read the detailed description
A single-center, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial was designed in accordance with the criteria recommended for interventional trials in the SPIRIT Statement. The project for the proposed study received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee o fNove de Julho University(certificate number: 1057901).
Selection of individuals - characterization of sample - Two groups will be composed of adults in treatment at the dental clinic of Nove de Julho University. After verbal and written explanations of the study, those who agree to participate will sign a statement of informed consent approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Nove de Julho University. The study will be conducted in compliance with the precepts stipulated in the Declaration of Helsinki (revised in Fortaleza, Brazil, 2013).
- Conditions
- Halitosis
- Being tested
- pdt experimental group, tongue scraper group
- Keywords
- bronchiectasis:, photodynamic therapy, periodontal disease, randomized controlled clinical study
- Medical subject headings
- Halitosis, Bronchiectasis, Periodontal Diseases
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
pdt experimental groupDevice
G1-40 patients Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue as photosensitizer
device irradiation with low intensity laser (wave length = 660 nm) 9J (Jaules) per point(6 points) and radiant 90 seconds PS will be applied in sufficient quantity to cover the middle third and back of the tongue and wait for 5 minutes.six points with the distances of 1 cm between them will be irradiated.
tongue scraper groupOther
Tongue scrapping will be performed by the same operator in all patients. Posterior -anterior movements will be performed with the scrapper over the lingual dorsum. in order to promote the mechanical removal of tongue coating
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| aPDT group | Active comparator | G1- 40 patient 40 patients will be included in this group. One section of Pdt will be performed with the photosensitizer (PS). PS will be applied in sufficience quantity to cover the middle third and back of the tongue and wait for 5 minutes.six points with the distances of 1 cm between them will be irradiated. The apparatus shall be precalibrated at wavelength 660nm for 90 seconds per point. Receives: Device: pdt experimental group; Other: tongue scraper group |
| experimental tongue scrapper group | Experimental | 40 patients will be included in this group. Tongue scrapping will be performed by the same operator in all patients. Posterior -anterior movements will be performed with the scrapper over the lingual dorsum. in order to promote the mechanical removal of tongue coating Receives: Device: pdt experimental group; Other: tongue scraper group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
halitmetry (gas chromatography test)
The portable Oral ChromaTM will be used for the assessment of halitosis. Oral air collection will follow the manufactured guide lines (Oral Chroma Manual Instruction). A syringe will be placed in the patient's mouth with the plunger completely inserted and the participant will breathe through the nose with the mouth closed for one minute.The plunger will then be withdrawn to fill the chamber with air. The gas injection needle will be placed on the syringe and the plunger will be adjusted to 0.5 ml. This air will be injected into the input of the device in a single motion. This procedure will be done before, immediately after aPDT or scraper and after periodontal treatment.
Measured: study completion an average of 1 year
Secondary outcomes (1)
microbiological analysis
collecting biofilm sample from the region of the lingual dorsum with swab and identification of the bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola. Sample will be transferred to sterile tubes with tris-EDTA (Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid). The analysis will be performed by PCR (polymerase Chain reaction) real time
Measured: before aPDT or scrapper , immediately after aPDT or scrapper , immediatly after periodontal treatment, 3 months later
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Jun 2019
- Study start1 Jul 2019
- Primary completion1 Nov 2019
- Study completion1 Feb 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- bio-equivalence study enrollment: 80
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Anna Carolina Ratto Tempestini Horliana, University of Nove de Julho
- Investigators
- Anna Carolina R Horliana, PhD, Principal investigator, Nove de Julho University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03973684
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- halitosis
- Status last verified
- May 2019
- First submitted
- 21 May 2019
- Last updated
- 29 Jun 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: there is no plan to make individual participant data (IPD) available to other researchers.
Publications
Schalch TO, Palmieri M, Longo PL, Braz-Silva PH, Tortamano IP, Michel-Crosato E, Mayer MPA, Jorge WA, Bussadori SK, Pavani C, Negreiros RM, Horliana ACRT. Evaluation of photodynamic therapy in pericoronitis: Protocol of randomized, controlled, double-blind study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(17):e15312. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015312.
PubMed 31027098da Cunha Moraes G, Vitoretti LB, de Brito AA, Alves CE, de Oliveira NCR, Dos Santos Dias A, Matos YST, Oliveira-Junior MC, Oliveira LVF, da Palma RK, Candeo LC, Lino-Dos-Santos-Franco A, Horliana ACRT, Gimenes Junior JA, Aimbire F, Vieira RP, Ligeiro-de-Oliveira AP. Low-Level Laser Therapy Reduces Lung Inflammation in an Experimental Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Involving P2X7 Receptor. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Mar 4;2018:6798238. doi: 10.1155/2018/6798238. eCollection 2018.
PubMed 29686745Costa-Santos L, Silva-Junior ZS, Sfalcin RA, Mota ACCD, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Prates RA, Silva DFT, Deana A, Bussadori SK. The effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on infected dentin in primary teeth: A randomized controlled clinical trial protocol. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(15):e15110. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015110.
PubMed 30985667Isabella APJ, Silva JTC, da Silva T, Rodrigues MFSD, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Bussadori SK, Pavani C, Silva DFTD. Effect of irradiation with intravascular laser on the hemodynamic variables of hypertensive patients: Study protocol for prospective blinded randomized clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(14):e15111. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015111.
PubMed 30946378Ciarcia ACCDM, Goncalves MLL, Horliana ACRT, Suguimoto ESA, Araujo L, Laselva A, Mayer MPA, Motta LJ, Deana AM, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Bussadori SK. Action of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with red leds in microorganisms related to halitose: Controlled and randomized clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jan;98(1):e13939. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013939.
PubMed 30608426
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Jun 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of Halitosis After Treatment With Photodynamic Therapy Randomized and Controlled Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03973684
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- halitosis
- Conditions
- Halitosis
- Keywords
- bronchiectasis:, photodynamic therapy, periodontal disease, randomized controlled clinical study
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Nove de JulhoUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2019 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 4 Jun 2019 (actual)
- 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.
Halitosis is the term used to define an unpleasant odor emanating from the mouth. Some lung diseases, such as bronchiectasis, are among the extra-oral causes of this condition. However, no studies have evaluated the reasons and treatment of halitosis in the population of adults with bronchiectasis. Methods and analysis: A randomized, controlled trial is proposed. Halitosis will be evaluated based on the measurement of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC) using gas chromatography. The participants (n=40) with halitosis and bronchiectasis will be randomized into two groups: G1-treatment with photodynamic therapy (n = 20) or G2-cleaning of the tongue with a tongue scraper (n = 20). After the treatments, a second evaluation will be performed, along with a microbiological analysis (qPCR) for the identification of the bacteria P. gingivalis and T. denticola. If the halitosis persists, the participants will receive periodontal treatment. The evaluation of halitosis and the microbiological analysis will be repeated. If the halitosis is solved, the participants will return after three months for an additional evaluation. This protocol will determine the effectiveness of phototherapy regarding the reduction of halitosis in healthy older adults and those with bronchiectasis.
Detailed description
A single-center, randomized, controlled, single-blind clinical trial was designed in accordance with the criteria recommended for interventional trials in the SPIRIT Statement. The project for the proposed study received approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee o fNove de Julho University(certificate number: 1057901).
Selection of individuals - characterization of sample - Two groups will be composed of adults in treatment at the dental clinic of Nove de Julho University. After verbal and written explanations of the study, those who agree to participate will sign a statement of informed consent approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of Nove de Julho University. The study will be conducted in compliance with the precepts stipulated in the Declaration of Helsinki (revised in Fortaleza, Brazil, 2013).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- bio-equivalence study enrollment: 80
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| aPDT group | Active comparator | Device: pdt experimental group, Other: tongue scraper groupG1- 40 patient 40 patients will be included in this group. One section of Pdt will be performed with the photosensitizer (PS). PS will be applied in sufficience quantity to cover the middle third and back of the tongue and wait for 5 minutes.six points with the distances of 1 cm between them will be irradiated. The apparatus shall be precalibrated at wavelength 660nm for 90 seconds per point. |
| experimental tongue scrapper group | Experimental | Device: pdt experimental group, Other: tongue scraper group40 patients will be included in this group. Tongue scrapping will be performed by the same operator in all patients. Posterior -anterior movements will be performed with the scrapper over the lingual dorsum. in order to promote the mechanical removal of tongue coating |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 60 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- every age in both genders
- With diagnosis of bronchiectasis (experimental group)
- Patients clinically stable (compensated) (control group)
- Have more than 10 teeth
- Do not have any changes in the anatomy of the back of the tongue (geographical or fissured tongue)
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Smokers or ex-smokers for less than 5 years
- Patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis
- Patients with hypersensitivity to the photosensitizer
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| pdt experimental groupG1-40 patients Photodynamic therapy with methylene blue as photosensitizer device irradiation with low intensity laser (wave length = 660 nm) 9J (Jaules) per point(6 points) and radiant 90 seconds PS will be applied in sufficient quantity to cover the middle third and back of the tongue and wait for 5 minutes.six points with the distances of 1 cm between them will be irradiated. | Device | aPDT group, experimental tongue scrapper group |
| tongue scraper groupTongue scrapping will be performed by the same operator in all patients. Posterior -anterior movements will be performed with the scrapper over the lingual dorsum. in order to promote the mechanical removal of tongue coating | Other | aPDT group, experimental tongue scrapper group |
Primary outcome
halitmetry (gas chromatography test)
Time frame: study completion an average of 1 year
The portable Oral ChromaTM will be used for the assessment of halitosis. Oral air collection will follow the manufactured guide lines (Oral Chroma Manual Instruction). A syringe will be placed in the patient's mouth with the plunger completely inserted and the participant will breathe through the nose with the mouth closed for one minute.The plunger will then be withdrawn to fill the chamber with air. The gas injection needle will be placed on the syringe and the plunger will be adjusted to 0.5 ml. This air will be injected into the input of the device in a single motion. This procedure will be done before, immediately after aPDT or scraper and after periodontal treatment.
1 secondary outcome
microbiological analysis
Time frame: before aPDT or scrapper , immediately after aPDT or scrapper , immediatly after periodontal treatment, 3 months later
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 29 Jun 2023.
- Background: PubMed 31027098Schalch TO, Palmieri M, Longo PL, Braz-Silva PH, Tortamano IP, Michel-Crosato E, Mayer MPA, Jorge WA, Bussadori SK, Pavani C, Negreiros RM, Horliana ACRT. Evaluation of photodynamic therapy in pericoronitis: Protocol of randomized, controlled, double-blind study. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(17):e15312. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015312.
- Background: PubMed 29686745da Cunha Moraes G, Vitoretti LB, de Brito AA, Alves CE, de Oliveira NCR, Dos Santos Dias A, Matos YST, Oliveira-Junior MC, Oliveira LVF, da Palma RK, Candeo LC, Lino-Dos-Santos-Franco A, Horliana ACRT, Gimenes Junior JA, Aimbire F, Vieira RP, Ligeiro-de-Oliveira AP. Low-Level Laser Therapy Reduces Lung Inflammation in an Experimental Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Involving P2X7 Receptor. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2018 Mar 4;2018:6798238. doi: 10.1155/2018/6798238. eCollection 2018.
- Results publication: PubMed 30985667Costa-Santos L, Silva-Junior ZS, Sfalcin RA, Mota ACCD, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Prates RA, Silva DFT, Deana A, Bussadori SK. The effect of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy on infected dentin in primary teeth: A randomized controlled clinical trial protocol. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(15):e15110. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015110.
- Results publication: PubMed 30946378Isabella APJ, Silva JTC, da Silva T, Rodrigues MFSD, Horliana ACRT, Motta LJ, Bussadori SK, Pavani C, Silva DFTD. Effect of irradiation with intravascular laser on the hemodynamic variables of hypertensive patients: Study protocol for prospective blinded randomized clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Apr;98(14):e15111. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015111.
- Results publication: PubMed 30608426Ciarcia ACCDM, Goncalves MLL, Horliana ACRT, Suguimoto ESA, Araujo L, Laselva A, Mayer MPA, Motta LJ, Deana AM, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Fernandes KPS, Bussadori SK. Action of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy with red leds in microorganisms related to halitose: Controlled and randomized clinical trial. Medicine (Baltimore). 2019 Jan;98(1):e13939. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000013939.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. there is no plan to make individual participant data (IPD) available to other researchers.
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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.
Anna Carolina R Horliana, PhD principal investigator
Nove de Julho University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing pdt experimental group and tongue scraper group in people with Halitosis, run by University of Nove de Julho at 1 site in Brazil.
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 6 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 29 Jun 2023. 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 Brazil. 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. 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
halitmetry (gas chromatography test) (time frame: study completion an average of 1 year). 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 NCT03973684, which also lists 5 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 29 Jun 2023.