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Dental CariesPhase 1NCT01978041

Fluoride Bioavailability After Ingestion of Water or Foods Prepared With Fluoridated Water

A Phase 1 study testing Meal prepared with non fluoridated water, Meal prepared with fluoridated water and Non fluoridated water in people with Dental Caries and Dental Fluorosis, run by University of Campinas, Brazil at 1 site in Brazil.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The importance of fluoridated water to control caries is well recognized. Although the mode of action of fluoridated water is known (related to a slight increase in fluoride concentration in saliva/dental biofilm in individuals living in fluoridated areas), the kinetics of fluoride concentration in saliva after… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 35 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Dental Caries, Dental Fluorosis
What is being tested?
Meal prepared with non fluoridated water, Meal prepared with fluoridated water and Non fluoridated water
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteBrazil
Study dates
Jan 2013to Dec 2013
Phase
Phase 1
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 35 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Good general health
  • Good oral health
  • Normal salivary flow rate

Who cannot join

  • Gastric disorders
  • Renal disorders
  • Systemic diseases
  • Use of drugs that alter salivary flow rate/renal excretion

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Brazil1 site
  • Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas

    Piracicaba, São Paulo, 13414903

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About this study

Official title: Fluoride Bioavailability in Plasma and Saliva After Ingestion of Water or Foods Prepared With Fluoridated Water

The importance of fluoridated water to control caries is well recognized. Although the mode of action of fluoridated water is known (related to a slight increase in fluoride concentration in saliva/dental biofilm in individuals living in fluoridated areas), the kinetics of fluoride concentration in saliva after ingestion of food prepared with fluoridated water, either from fluoride remaining in the oral cavity after mastication, or from fluoride returning from salivary secretion is not known in details. Therefore, the aim of this study is to assess fluoride bioavailability after ingestion of food prepared with fluoridated water. The study will be in vivo, crossover and double blind, in which 12 adult volunteers will participate. In 4 experimental phases, volunteers will ingest: a. a typical Brazilian meal cooked with non-fluoridated water (<0.1 ppm F); b. a typical Brazilian meal cooked with fluoridated water (1 ppm F); c. non fluoridated water (<0.1 ppm F) and d. fluoridated water (1 ppm F). Immediately before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120, 180 minutes after the ingestion, a blood sample will be collected by digital puncture, and a sample of unstimulated saliva will be collected. Fluoride concentration in the samples will be determined by an ion specific electrode adapted for microanalysis. Results will be analyzed by ANOVA, with significance limit of 5%.

Being tested
Meal prepared with non fluoridated water, Meal prepared with fluoridated water, Non fluoridated water, Fluoridated water, Meal prepared to provide a fluoride dose of 60 ug F/kg
Keywords
pharmacokinetics, saliva, plasma, fluoride, dental fluorosis, dental caries
Medical subject headings
Dental Caries, Fluorosis, Dental

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Meal prepared with non fluoridated waterOther

    Ingestion of a typical brazilian meal (rice, beans, meat, french beans, carrots, gelatin and juice) prepared with purified water containing a fluoride dose of 0.8 ug of fluoride/kg body weight (resulting of the natural fluoride concentration in foods).

  • Meal prepared with fluoridated waterOther

    Ingestion of a typical brazilian meal (rice, beans, meat, french beans, carrots, gelatin and juice) prepared with fluoridated water (1 ug of fluoride/mL), to provide a total intake of approximately 12 ug of fluoride/kg body weight.

  • Non fluoridated waterOther

    Ingestion of purified water with addition of fluoride to provide a total intake of approximately 0.8 ug of fluoride/kg body weight, which represented the same fluoride ingestion dose of the experimental phase with meal prepared with non fluoridated water.

  • Fluoridated waterOther

    Ingestion of fluoridated water (1 ug F/mL), to provide a total intake of approximately 12 ug of fluoride/kg body weight.

  • Meal prepared to provide a fluoride dose of 60 ug F/kgOther

    Ingestion of a typical Brazilian meal (rice, beans, meat, french beans, carrots, gelatin and juice) prepared with non-fluoridated water, with sodium fluoride solution added to the juice to provide a total intake of approximately 60 ug of fluoride/kg body weight.

  • Meal prepared to provide a fluoride dose of 120 ug F/kgOther

    Ingestion of a typical Brazilian meal (rice, beans, meat, french beans, carrots, gelatin and juice) prepared with non-fluoridated water, with sodium fluoride solution added to the juice to provide a total intake of approximately 60 ug of fluoride/kg body weight.

Study groups in NCT01978041
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Meal prepared with non fluoridated water (<0.1 ppm F)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Meal prepared with non fluoridated water
Meal prepared with fluoridated water (1 ppm F)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Meal prepared with fluoridated water
Non fluoridated water (<0.1 ppm F)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Non fluoridated water
Fluoridated water (1 ppm F)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Fluoridated water
Pilot study: Meal providing a fluoride dose of 60 ug F/kgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Meal prepared to provide a fluoride dose of 60 ug F/kg
Pilot study: Meal providing a fluoride dose of 120 ug F/kgExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: Meal prepared to provide a fluoride dose of 120 ug F/kg

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Area under the curve of plasma fluoride concentration versus time after water or food ingestion

    A microsample of blood will be collected by digital puncture before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 and 180 min after treatments, to calculate the area under the curve of fluoride concentration in the plasma

    Measured: 180 minutes

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Area under the curve of salivary fluoride concentration versus time after water or food ingestion

    A sample of unstimulated saliva will be collected by digital puncture before and 5, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60, 120 and 180 min after treatments, to calculate the area under the curve of fluoride concentration in saliva

    Measured: 180 minutes

  2. Maximum fluoride concentration in saliva after water or food ingestion

    Measured: 180 minutes

  3. Maximum fluoride concentration in plasma after water or food ingestion

    Measured: 180 minutes

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Nov 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJan 2013
  3. Primary completionMar 2013
  4. Study completionDec 2013

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 1
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Crossover
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01978041
Sponsor's protocol ID
FOPBioq004
Status last verified
May 2015
First submitted
25 Oct 2013
Last updated
28 May 2015
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Falcao A, Tenuta LM, Cury JA. Fluoride gastrointestinal absorption from Na2FPO3/CaCO3- and NaF/SiO2-based toothpastes. Caries Res. 2013;47(3):226-33. doi: 10.1159/000346006. Epub 2012 Dec 29.

    PubMed 23295625
  • Cury JA, Del Fiol FS, Tenuta LM, Rosalen PL. Low-fluoride dentifrice and gastrointestinal fluoride absorption after meals. J Dent Res. 2005 Dec;84(12):1133-7. doi: 10.1177/154405910508401208.

    PubMed 16304442
  • Casarin RC, Fernandes DR, Lima-Arsati YB, Cury JA. [Fluoride concentrations in typical Brazilian foods and in infant foods]. Rev Saude Publica. 2007 Aug;41(4):549-56. doi: 10.1590/s0034-89102006005000034. Portuguese.

    PubMed 17589752

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 1 study testing Meal prepared with non fluoridated water, Meal prepared with fluoridated water and Non fluoridated water in people with Dental Caries and Dental Fluorosis, run by University of Campinas, Brazil at 1 site in Brazil.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 May 2015. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 1 studies test a treatment in a small group of people for the first time or in a new way, mainly to check safety and find the right dose.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Area under the curve of plasma fluoride concentration versus time after water or food ingestion (time frame: 180 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01978041, which also lists 3 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 May 2015.

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