Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Mechanical, Chemical, and Combination Methods on Halitosis
Lead Sponsor:
Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Conditions:
Halitosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Goal: The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of different oral hygiene methods (tooth brushing, tongue cleaning, and mouthwash use) in managing halitosis (bad breath) in adu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age: Participants must be 18 years or older.
- Diagnosis of Halitosis:
- Clinically diagnosed halitosis with an Organoleptic Test (OT) score ≥ 2, AND
- Volatile sulfur compound (VSC) levels exceeding:
- Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) \> 1.5 ng/10 ml, OR Methyl mercaptan (CH3SH) \> 0.5 ng/10 ml.
- Study Population: Buddhist monks and nuns from selected temples in Hue City, Vietnam, to control for dietary and lifestyle factors.
- Willingness to Participate: Participants must provide informed consent and agree to follow the study protocol.
Exclusion
- Systemic Diseases: Presence of systemic conditions such as diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, or cancer that could contribute to halitosis.
- Nonoral Causes of Halitosis:Halitosis suspected or confirmed to be caused by gastrointestinal or respiratory diseases.
- Medication Use: Use of antibiotics or other medications within 1 month prior to or during the study period.
- Dental Conditions:
- Presence of dental prostheses or orthodontic appliances.
- Untreated open caries lesions or deep periodontal pockets (\> 6 mm).
- Allergies: Known allergies to any of the study interventions (e.g., chlorhexidine or coconut oil).
- Lifestyle Factors: Smoking or betel nut chewing habits.
- Inability to Comply: Inability or unwillingness to follow the study protocol or attend follow-up visits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 16 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
42 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06890104
Start Date
March 16 2024
End Date
August 30 2024
Last Update
March 21 2025
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Faculty of Odonto-Stomatology, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Huế, Vietnam