Status:

COMPLETED

Efficacy of Sensi-IP Toothpaste in the Treatment of Dentinal Hypersensitivity Compared to a Sodium Fluoride Toothpaste

Lead Sponsor:

IR Scientific Inc.

Conditions:

Dentinal Hypersensitivity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study is designed as a prospective, randomized, parallel arm, double blinded, pilot clinical trial.The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of Sensi-IP +NaF as compared to a NaF toothpast...

Detailed Description

The Study design is a prospective, randomized, parallel arm, double blinded, single study site, proof of concept clinical trial. The study will include 2 study arms: 1) Brushing with sodium fluoride t...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Willing and able to abide by the terms of the consent form
  • Can independently sign informed consent
  • Participants 18-80 years old
  • Agree to abstain from any other desensitizing, (stannous fluoride, arginine, calcium phosphosilicate, nanohydroxy apatite, potassium nitrate and varieties) whitening or other dental procedures for the duration of the trial
  • Agree to refrain from all oral hygiene procedures (in addition to the Study Product) and chewing gum for 8 h prior to each scheduled visit and refrained from eating and drinking for 4 h prior to each visit (sips of water is allowed for taking routine medications).
  • Have at least two hypersensitive teeth (≥2 Schiff Airblast Sensitivity Score) consistent at screening and baseline.
  • Target Teeth:
  • Demonstrate cervical dentin exposure, which may be visible with the use of loupes
  • Are non-adjacent in 2 different quadrants, anterior to the molars.

Exclusion

  • Are pregnant (to be confirmed by an over-the-counter dipstick pregnancy test) or breast feeding
  • Have lip or tongue piercing which the subject is unwilling to remove for the duration of the study
  • Have an active oral ulcer (Aphthous ulcer) at the time of screening
  • Have undergone desensitizing treatment (stannous fluoride, arginine, calcium phosphosilicate, nanohydroxy apatite, potassium nitrate and varieties) within the 1 month preceding the screening visit
  • Have undergone tooth bleaching within 8 weeks of screening
  • Have undergone scale, polish, interventional dental procedures within 1 month of screening
  • Are currently undergoing orthodontics
  • Receiving concomitant medication/therapy that might affect dentine hypersensitivity, e.g., regular use (\>3X per week) of analgesics, antihistamines, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medication
  • Demonstrate severe bruxism as indicated by reported muscular pain
  • Reduced salivary flow as determined by clinical assessment and/or patient report, diagnosed with Sjogren's disease, received radiation therapy to the head or neck within a year or currently being on medications that may cause xerostomia
  • Have generalized gingivitis or active periodontal disease as determined by the clinical exam or undergoing treatment for the above disease
  • Have had gingival surgery in the previous six months
  • Have allergies to any Study toothpaste ingredients, including the flavor components
  • With active caries or any condition such as pulpitis that would precipitate mouth pain
  • Who have self-reported eating disorders, uncontrolled gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD or Acid Reflux), excessive dietary or environmental exposure to acids, or other systemic conditions that are predisposing to dentinal hypersensitivity
  • Participated in other clinical trials in the previous 28 days
  • Have smoked/vaped or used marijuana in the previous 12 months
  • Are diagnosed with unstable mental illness or chronic pain (e.g., fibromyalgia, TMD, migraine, etc.) that could alter the Participant's ability to report pain accurately
  • In the opinion of the Investigator, are unable to comply fully with the trial requirements
  • Target Teeth With:
  • Extensive or unsatisfactory restorations fractures, periodontal alterations, caries lesions, orthodontic brackets, endodontic treatments, or pulp alterations interfering confounding evaluations
  • Crowns, veneers, or bridges

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 6 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 15 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

46 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06166745

Start Date

November 6 2023

End Date

April 15 2024

Last Update

April 19 2024

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The Forsyth Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02142