Status:
COMPLETED
Impact of Compliance With Fluoride Use on Caries Incidence After Cancer Therapy
Lead Sponsor:
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences
Conditions:
Dental Caries
Oral Cavity Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Approximately 40 people will participate in this study. This study will compare two different methods of fluoride application. Both methods are currently used in dental practice and both have been sho...
Detailed Description
This research proposal is unique in that it compares two different methods of applying neutral sodium fluoride to prevent dental caries and improve compliance in this at-risk population. Given that co...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years and older
- Diagnosis of cancer in the head and neck region
- Field of radiation must include the parotid gland(s) and/or submandibular gland region
- Able to speak English
- Able to provide consent
- Able to return for all study visits
Exclusion
- Previous/current use of prescription strength fluoride
- Previous history of radiation to the head and neck region
- Presence of autoimmune disease(s)
- Currently pregnant
- Currently edentulous or will become edentulous prior to beginning radiation therapy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 29 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 22 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03267914
Start Date
August 29 2017
End Date
November 22 2021
Last Update
November 24 2021
Active Locations (1)
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A.T. Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health
Mesa, Arizona, United States, 85206