Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Study to Evaluate the Treatment of Gingivitis of Two Toothpastes

Lead Sponsor:

Colgate Palmolive

Conditions:

Dental Plaque

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE3

Brief Summary

The objective is to compare two commerical oral products for the treatment of gingivitis.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male or female volunteers 18-65 years of age
  • Good general health
  • Must sign informed consent form
  • Minimum of 16 natural uncrowned teeth (excluding third molars) must be present.
  • No history of allergy to personal care consumer products, or their ingredients, relevant to any ingredient in the test products as determined by the dental/medical professional monitoring the study.
  • Dental Selection Criteria: Gingivitis patients with a minimum of 16 gradable teeth with a minimum of 6 sites with a GI score of ≥ 3. Subjects will be stratified according to gingivitis severity. Average full mouth GI score should be in the range of 2.0 - 2.5. heavy plaque formers should be avoided. Target a full mouth PI (Quigley-Hein) to be in the range of 1.5-3.0

Exclusion

  • Subjects unable or unwilling to sign the informed consent form.
  • Medical condition which requires pre-medication prior to dental visits/procedures
  • Moderate or advanced periodontal disease
  • History of allergy to iodine
  • History of thyroid disease
  • History of diabetes
  • 2 or more decayed untreated dental sites at screening.
  • Other disease of the hard or soft oral tissues.
  • Impaired salivary function (e.g. Sjogren's syndrome or head and neck irradiation).
  • Use of medications that are currently affect salivary flow.
  • Use of antibiotics or antimicrobial drugs within 30 days prior to study visit #1.
  • Pregnant or nursing women.
  • Participation in any other clinical study within 1 week prior to enrollment into this study.
  • Use of tobacco products
  • Subjects who must receive dental treatment during the study dates.
  • Current use of Antibiotics for any purpose.
  • Presence of an orthodontic appliance.
  • History of allergy to common dentifrice ingredients
  • Immune compromised individuals (HIV, AIDS, immuno suppressive drug therapy)
  • Women of childbearing potential and not on birth control (Diaphragm, birth control pills or implants, IUD (Intrauterine device), condoms).
  • Smoker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2008

Estimated Enrollment :

44 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00762515

Start Date

February 1 2008

End Date

August 1 2008

Last Update

December 28 2010

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University of Louisville, School of Dentistry

Louisville, Kentucky, United States, 40292