Status:
RECRUITING
Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment on Oral Hygiene in Elderly Persons
Lead Sponsor:
Koite Health Oy
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Helsinki
Conditions:
Dental Plaque
Bleeding of Subgingival Space
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
On average, the dental condition of elderly people is poor due to various reasons. The importance of oral health maintenance of the ageing population has been recognized by the World Health Organizati...
Detailed Description
The ageing population is increasing rapidly worldwide. In the year 2000, there were 69 million people over the age of 80 in the world, and it is estimated that by the year 2030, 1 out of 6 persons wil...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- An elderly (age ≥ 65 years) person living at home or at care home, with a possibility to regular dental care appointments
- Ability to understand and sign the informed consent
- At least 10 teeth in the mouth, including implants
- Ability to understand and follow the study protocol, including tooth brushing and following the instructions for the use of Lumoral Treatment, based on the assessment of the investigator
Exclusion
- Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM)
- Severe dementia or other similar conditions that may restrict understanding of the study information and protocol
- Presence of any physical limitation or restriction that might restrict Lumoral use
- Active smoking and use of other tobacco products
- Use of antibiotics within 4 weeks week prior study
- Oral thrush
- Known sensitivity to near-infrared or antibacterial blue light.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 2 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06576063
Start Date
January 2 2025
End Date
June 1 2027
Last Update
August 7 2025
Active Locations (3)
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1
SuperSuu
Loviisa, Uusimaa, Finland, 07900
2
SuperSuu
Sipoo, Uusimaa, Finland, 04130
3
KotiHammas
Vantaa, Uusimaa, Finland, 01600