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Oral UlcerEarly Phase 1NCT05147376

Effectiveness of a Curcumin Mouthwash in Preventing Traumatic Ulcers in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances

A Early Phase 1 study testing Curcumin mouthwash in people with Oral Ulcer and Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.

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 study is a randomized controlled trial. The participants will be equally allocated into 2 groups to compare clinical effectiveness of curcumin mouthwash in fixed orthodontic patients during the first month of treatment. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 12 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Oral Ulcer, Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed
What is being tested?
Curcumin mouthwash
Type of treatment
Pill or oral medicine
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
70 participants
Where
1 siteThailand
Study dates
21 Feb 2022to 7 Aug 2023
Phase
Early 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 12 to 30 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child, Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Fixed orthodontic patients aged 12-30 years old
  • Fixed orthodontic appliances on at least 1 arch (at least 10 teeth per arch)
  • Patients with good general health without any systemic diseases
  • Patients who are not using any herbal toothpaste or any mouthwash in daily life for the past 2 weeks
  • Patients who are not taking any medications which may influenced the pattern of oral ulceration
  • Patients who are willing and able to cooperate with all aspects of the protocol and able to communicate effectively and give informed written consent from parents if patients are younger than 18 years old

Who cannot join

  • Cigarette smoking
  • History of hypersensitivity or allergy to turmeric or other ingredients of mouthwash
  • History of oral mucosal lesions and skin diseases
  • Oral ulceration or inflammation with unknown etiology
  • Pregnant or lactating women

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Thailand1 site
  • Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Postgraduate dental clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University

    Bangkok, 10330

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About this study

Official title: Effectiveness of a Curcumin Mouthwash in Preventing Traumatic Ulcers in Patients With Fixed Orthodontic Appliances: a Randomized Clinical Trial

The study is a randomized controlled trial. The participants will be equally allocated into 2 groups to compare clinical effectiveness of curcumin mouthwash in fixed orthodontic patients during the first month of treatment.

Read the detailed description

Patients who require fixed orthodontic appliances as part of their orthodontic treatment at the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University will be asked if they will volunteer for this clinical research. Participants will be informed about the objectives of the study, study process, advantages, disadvantages before making a decision to participate in this study. The consent form will be signed prior to participating in the study. A week before bracket cementation visit, a participant will attend his/her appointment for a full clinical history taking and oral screening exam by one examiner. Each participant will be allocated by a trial number and receive 3 bottles of either placebo or curcumin mouthwash accordingly. A tube of sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)-free, non-herbal toothpaste and 1 toothbrush will be provided to each participant. Moreover, the instruction VDO will be given to participants to "Rinse with 10 ml for 1 minute, twice a day for 28 days after brushing in the morning and at night, following proper oral hygiene and avoid taking any liquid or food for 30 minutes after rinsing" in the first 28 days after bracket cementation. Then, participants will be provided with a daily record form on Google Form and requested to record every day during the trial.

Being tested
Curcumin mouthwash, Placebo mouthwash
Keywords
Curcumin, Curcumin mouthwash, Traumatic ulcers, Fixed orthodontic appliances
Medical subject headings
Oral Ulcer

What participants receive

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

  • Curcumin mouthwashDrug

    Rinse with 10 ml for 1 minute, twice a day for 28 days after brushing in the morning and at night, following proper oral hygiene and avoid taking any liquid or food for 30 minutes after rinsing.

  • Placebo mouthwashDrug

    Rinse with 10 ml for 1 minute, twice a day for 28 days after brushing in the morning and at night, following proper oral hygiene and avoid taking any liquid or food for 30 minutes after rinsing.

Study groups in NCT05147376
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Curcumin mouthwashExperimentalThe curcumin mouthwash contains the final concentration of 1 μM curcumin, water, xylitol, and food coloring agent.
Receives: Drug: Curcumin mouthwash
Placebo mouthwashSham comparatorThe placebo mouthwash contains water, xylitol, and food coloring agent.
Receives: Drug: Placebo mouthwash

What is being measured

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

  1. Incidence of traumatic ulcer

    The question in Google Form will ask about the number of traumatic ulcers that can be obviously seen in the mouth. The examiner will provide a picture of traumatic ulcer in the first visit. The participant will be requested to closely check on their mouth starting from reversing the upper and lower lips, then inspect the inner surface of lip and gingiva. Second, move buccal mucosa away from the teeth and gingiva, then, examine one side to the other. The participant will be requested to mark the site of traumatic ulcers on the simple diagram of oral cavity which is divided into 6 area per arch (Right molar teeth, right premolar teeth, right anterior teeth, left molar teeth, left premolar teeth, left anterior teeth). The incidence will be recorded dichotomously (presence or absence of traumatic ulcers).

    Measured: 28 days

  2. Duration of each ulcer until it heals

    A period between the first day that traumatic ulcer can be seen unit it resolves. As the participant will be requested to record number of ulcers and locate the sites every day. Duration will be calculated at the end of trial

    Measured: 28 days

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Pain score

    The pain score will be evaluated by participant based on visual analog scale . The participant will be asked to select a number on the scale that describe the most of their pain and record the state number between 0-100. A higher score represents greater pain intensity

    Measured: 28 days

  2. The site of traumatic ulcer

    The participants will be requested to mark the site of any ulcer on simple diagram of oral cavity which is represented by a number on each of the divided 6 area of buccal mucosa per arch, the most common area of traumatic ulcer (Right molar teeth, right premolar teeth, right anterior teeth, left molar teeth, left premolar teeth, left anterior teeth).

    Measured: 28 days

  3. Use of orthodontic wax

    The participants will be asked to mark the site of using orthodontic wax on a simple diagram of oral cavity which is represented by a number on each of the divided 6 area per arch (Right molar teeth, right premolar teeth, right anterior teeth, left molar teeth, left premolar teeth, left anterior teeth).

    Measured: 28 days

  4. Comments of adverse effect (if any)

    The participants will be asked to record in Google Form daily for any complaint of discomfort from using mouthwash.

    Measured: 28 days

  5. Comments of participant's satisfaction

    At the end of the clinical trial, the participants will be asked to record for levels of satisfaction in mouthwash. The score will be numbered from very satisfied at score 5, satisfied at score 4, neutral or OK at score 3, dissatisfied at score 2, and very dissatisfied at score 1.

    Measured: 28 days

  6. Comments of any suggestions

    At the end of the clinical trial, the participants will be asked to record for any suggestions and comments about the trial or mouthwash.

    Measured: 28 days

Timeline

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

  1. First posted7 Dec 2021
  2. Study start21 Feb 2022
  3. Primary completion7 Aug 2023
  4. Study completion7 Aug 2023

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
Early Phase 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
70 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05147376
Sponsor's protocol ID
HREC-DCU 2021-044
Status last verified
Sep 2023
First submitted
24 Nov 2021
Last updated
21 Sep 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Akbik D, Ghadiri M, Chrzanowski W, Rohanizadeh R. Curcumin as a wound healing agent. Life Sci. 2014 Oct 22;116(1):1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.lfs.2014.08.016. Epub 2014 Sep 6.

    PubMed 25200875
  • Baricevic M, Mravak-Stipetic M, Majstorovic M, Baranovic M, Baricevic D, Loncar B. Oral mucosal lesions during orthodontic treatment. Int J Paediatr Dent. 2011 Mar;21(2):96-102. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-263X.2010.01078.x. Epub 2010 Dec 2.

    PubMed 21121986
  • Chattopadhyay I, Biswas K, Bandyopadhyay U, Banerjee RK. Turmeric and curcumin: Biological actions and medicinal applications. CURRENT SCIENCE-BANGALORE-. 2004;87:44-53.

  • Duggi S, Handral H, Handral R, G T, Sd DS. Turmeric: Nature's precious medicine. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research. 2013;6:10-6.

  • Emiroglu G, Ozergin Coskun Z, Kalkan Y, Celebi Erdivanli O, Tumkaya L, Terzi S, Ozgur A, Demirci M, Dursun E. The Effects of Curcumin on Wound Healing in a Rat Model of Nasal Mucosal Trauma. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2017;2017:9452392. doi: 10.1155/2017/9452392. Epub 2017 Sep 5.

    PubMed 29018487
  • Fitzpatrick SG, Cohen DM, Clark AN. Ulcerated Lesions of the Oral Mucosa: Clinical and Histologic Review. Head Neck Pathol. 2019 Mar;13(1):91-102. doi: 10.1007/s12105-018-0981-8. Epub 2019 Mar 7.

    PubMed 30701449
  • Jurenka JS. Anti-inflammatory properties of curcumin, a major constituent of Curcuma longa: a review of preclinical and clinical research. Altern Med Rev. 2009 Jun;14(2):141-53.

    PubMed 19594223
  • Khan RMS, Hassan KR, Rizwan M, Ashraf J. Prevalence and type of oral mucosal lesions in patients with fixed orthodontic appliances. Medical Forum Monthly. 2016;27:12-5.

  • Lau P, Wong R, editors. Risks and complications in orthodontic treatment, 2006.

  • Loe H. The Gingival Index, the Plaque Index and the Retention Index Systems. J Periodontol. 1967 Nov-Dec;38(6):Suppl:610-6. doi: 10.1902/jop.1967.38.6.610. No abstract available.

    PubMed 5237684
  • LOE H, SILNESS J. PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN PREGNANCY. I. PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY. Acta Odontol Scand. 1963 Dec;21:533-51. doi: 10.3109/00016356309011240. No abstract available.

    PubMed 14121956
  • Mahattanadul S, Mustafa MW, Kuadkaew S, Pattharachayakul S, Ungphaiboon S, Sawanyawisuth K. Oral ulcer healing and anti-Candida efficacy of an alcohol-free chitosan-curcumin mouthwash. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2018 Oct;22(20):7020-7023. doi: 10.26355/eurrev_201810_16173.

    PubMed 30402869
  • McHugh ML. Interrater reliability: the kappa statistic. Biochem Med (Zagreb). 2012;22(3):276-82.

    PubMed 23092060
  • Mohanty C, Sahoo SK. Curcumin and its topical formulations for wound healing applications. Drug Discov Today. 2017 Oct;22(10):1582-1592. doi: 10.1016/j.drudis.2017.07.001. Epub 2017 Jul 12.

    PubMed 28711364
  • Mondal S, Ghosh S, Moulik SP. Stability of curcumin in different solvent and solution media: UV-visible and steady-state fluorescence spectral study. J Photochem Photobiol B. 2016 May;158:212-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jphotobiol.2016.03.004. Epub 2016 Mar 6.

    PubMed 26985735

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Early Phase 1 study testing Curcumin mouthwash in people with Oral Ulcer and Orthodontic Appliances, Fixed, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.

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 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 21 Sep 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 Thailand. 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.

What does this phase mean?

Early Phase 1 (sometimes called Phase 0) studies give a very small amount of a treatment to a few people, mainly to see how the body handles it.

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?

Incidence of traumatic ulcer (time frame: 28 days). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05147376, which also lists 44 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 21 Sep 2023.

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