Clinical trials: Biofilms
Peri-Implant Health, Implant Complication
Influence of Zirconia Abutments on Peri-Implant Tissues in Single-Tooth Restorations
Objectives: To compare the influence of pre-fabricated titanium abutments and customized milled zirconia abutments on implant biocompatibility and the peri-implant region, as well as on radiographic bone loss and oral…
- Conditions
- Peri-Implant Health, Implant Complication, Prosthesis and Implants
- Trial name
- NCT07456163
- Testing
- Pre-fabricated standardized titanium abutments, Customized anatomical zirconia abutments
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Peri-implant Mucositis
Non-surgical Treatment of Peri-implant Mucositis: FMUD vs FMUD and Air-Flow Master Piezon®
The aim of the present study is to evaluate the adjunctive effect of glycine-powder air-polishing (GPAP) to full-mouth ultrasonic debridement (Fm-UD) in the treatment of peri-implant mucositis, and to determine the predictive…
- Trial name
- NCT05801315
- Testing
- Glycine powder air polishing, Full mouth ultrasonic debridement
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Siena
Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis
Probiotic Nanofiber Floss and Subgingival Pathogen Suppression
This randomized, double-blind, crossover clinical trial evaluated the effect of a probiotic-containing nanofiber dental floss on subgingival red complex periopathogens and gingival health in periodontally healthy individuals.
- Conditions
- Dental Hygiene, Probiotics, Periodontitis, Prevention of Dental Caries, Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07149493
- Testing
- Probiotic nanofiber floss
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic
Gingivitis
Mouthwash of Pomegranate Against Biofilm and Gingival Inflammation in School Children
The mechanical control of supragingival biofilm is accepted as one of the most important measures to prevent dental caries and periodontal diseases. Nevertheless, maintaining dental surfaces biofilm-free is not an easy task.
- Trial name
- NCT02949583
- Testing
- Punica granatum Linn., chlorhexidine
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual da Paraiba
Chronic Leg Ulcer, Venous Leg Ulcer
Safety and Tolerability of Single and Multiple Doses of SoftOx Biofilm Eradicator (SBE) in Chronic Leg Wounds
Single-centre clinical study investigating the safety and tolerability of randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled ascending single doses of topically applied SoftOx Biofilm Eradicator (SBE) in patients with chronic leg…
- Trial name
- NCT05710094
- Testing
- SoftOx Biofilm Eradicator (Groups 1 to 7), Sterile isotonic saline (Groups 1 to 4)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- SoftOx Solutions AS
Peridontal Disease, Periodontal Inflammation
Analysis of the Impact of Contemporary Subgingival Debridement Techniques on Immunological Biomarkers in Gingival Crevicular Fluid
AIM: This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of two distinct non-surgical periodontal therapy modalities in patients diagnosed with Stage 1 and Stage 2 periodontitis.
- Conditions
- Peridontal Disease, Periodontal Inflammation, Periodontitis, Adult
- Trial name
- NCT07243145
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcen Ozcan Bulut
Dental Plaque
Efficacy of a Triclosan Formulation to Control the Initial Subgingival Biofilm Formation
The aim of the study is to compare the effect of a suspension containing Triclosan in dynamic of the subgingival biofilm formation versus a Placebo suspension.
- Trial name
- NCT02192060
- Testing
- Test - Using of a suspension containing Triclosan, Control - Using of a suspension without Triclosan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Severe Periodontitis, Acute Inflammatory Response
IFI16 is a Periodontitis Modulating Protein
To characterize the expression of Interferon gamma inducible protein 16 (IFI16) and Absent in melanoma 2 (AIM2) in gingival tissues in an inflammatory response using an acrylic mouthguard (also referred to as a stent) induced…
- Trial name
- IFI (NCT03513497)
- Testing
- Customized acrylic mouthguard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pit and Fissure Sealant Retention, Dental Caries
Clinical Evaluation of the Retention of Fissure Sealants Applied Following Guided Biofilm Therapy and Conventional Polishing
This randomized split-mouth clinical trial will compare two methods of occlusal surface cleaning before pit and fissure sealant placement in children aged 6-10 years.
- Trial name
- NCT07725133
- Testing
- Device: Guided Biofilm Therapy with erythritol, Device: Conventional Polishing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Biofilm Removal, Gingival Abrasion
Capacity of Biofilm Removal and Gingival Abrasion After Utilization Medium and Soft Toothbrushes
This study compared the removal of dental biofilm between soft and medium toothbrushes. The patients refrained from performing mechanical or chemical plaque control for 96 hours to allow dental biofilm accumulation on the tooth…
- Trial name
- NCT01125007
- Testing
- Two kind toothbrushes
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Franciscan University Center
Catheter-Related Infections, Bacteremia
Comparison of Infection Rates Among Patients Using Two Catheter Access Devices
Intravenous catheters are placed in nearly every hospitalized patient. These catheters, since they are breaks in skin integrity, are potential sources of infection that occur in the bloodstream.
- Trial name
- NCT00965198
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Apical Periodontitis, Endodontic Disease
Nanozymes in Endodontics
The antimicrobial efficacy and healing potential of clinically approved ferumoxytol nanozymes versus the standard 3% NaOCl irrigant will be evaluated in adults undergoing endodontic treatment.
- Conditions
- Apical Periodontitis, Endodontic Disease, Root Canal Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07518901
- Testing
- Nanozyme treatment, Control (Standard treatment)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Mechanical Ventilation, Pneumonia
Removal of Endotracheal Tube Secretions Comprehensively Until Extubation
The purpose of this study is to measure secretion accumulation within endotracheal tubes of mechanically ventilated patients and test the efficacy, safety and clinical impact of removing the secretions using novel airway…
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT00663637)
- Testing
- CAM (Complete Airway Management) Catheters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- O. M. Neotech, Inc.
Problems With Dentures
Evaluation of Sodium Hypochlorite as a Denture Cleanser
The present study tried to integrate all aspects of denture care: patient satisfaction with the treatment, denture decontamination and base material defects after decontamination processing.
- Trial name
- NCT01616355
- Testing
- Sodium hypochlorite immersion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Candida Infection, Denture Stomatitis
The Anti-microbial Effect of Titanium Dioxide Nano Particles in Complete Dentures Made for Edentulous Patients
Although cleaning dentures by immersion in chemical denture cleaning solutions is effective in reducing the number of bacteria, a large number remains adhering to the denture surface.
- Trial name
- NCT03666195
- Testing
- Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill
Dynamic Full-field Optical Coherence Tomography for Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Endotracheal Tube Biofilm in Critically Ill Patients
Biofilm is a microstructure organised into aggregates of microbiological species within a polymeric matrix. As early as the 2000s, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognised the possible role of the biofilm…
- Conditions
- Healthcare Associated Infection, Critically Ill, Endotracheal Tube
- Trial name
- BIOPAVIR2 (NCT06379139)
- Testing
- •Dynamic Full-Field Optical Coherence Tomography analysis of endotracheal tube
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection
Clinical Assessment of Next Science Wound Gels in Healing Below the Knee Amputation Surgical Wound Compared to SOC
This is a 64-patient, 90-day, open -label study on adult patients undergoing below knee amputation for various etiologies. The objective of this study is to assess surgical wound healing and wound bioburden using combination…
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection, Amputation Stump; Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04053946
- Testing
- Next Science Wounds Gels
- Sponsor
- Next Science TM
Periodontology, Periodontal Disease
Evaluation of Hyaluronic Acid and Chlorhexidine Gel as an Adjunct to Minimally Invasive Non-surgical Therapy in the Treatment of Stage III and IV Periodontitis
Stage III and IV periodontitis are advanced forms of periodontal disease characterized by significant attachment loss, deep periodontal pockets, and progressive destruction of supporting periodontal tissues.
- Conditions
- Periodontology, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Diseases, Periodontitis (Stage 3)
- Trial name
- NCT07731113
- Testing
- MINST + CHX+HA gel, MINST
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Periodontal Diseases
Antibacterial and Anti-biofilm Activity of Frankincense Extract Against Porphyromonas Gingivalis
Boswellia sacra Flueck. oleoresin extract (frankincense) was traditionally used in the treatment of different diseases as respiratory, rheumatoid arthritis, and bacterial infections.
- Trial name
- NCT04705714
- Testing
- Frankincense Extract
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Healthy Adults, Plaque, Dental
Photodynamic Treatment in the Management of Residual Biofilm - a Crossover Study
This research introduces a home-use dual-light antibacterial medical device and its possible added value as part of traditional dental self-care.
- Trial name
- NCT06860321
- Testing
- Adjunct antibacterial home-use dual-light medical device, Regular oral self care
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy