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Fluorosis, DentalNCT03237793

Treatment of Hypersensitivity Using Diode Laser and Desensitising Agent on Fluorosed and Non-fluorosed Teeth

A study testing Fluorosed Group and Non Flourosed Group in people with Fluorosis, Dental and Non-Fluoride Enamel Opacities, run by Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

The present study was designed as a randomised controlled clinical trial which was unicenter, double-blinded, parallel designed study, according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria, 2010. The study period was from July 2014 to September 2015. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 60 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Fluorosed Group and Non Flourosed Group
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
90 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jul 2014to Sep 2015
Phase
Interventional
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 60 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • • Patients with a positive response for hypersensitivity testing (Pashley, 1990) i.e. cold water testing using ice cold water (Trowbridge et al., 1980),
  • Air blow test (Coleman and Kinderknecht, 2000),
  • Electric tactile stimulation test (Camps and Pashley, 2003),
  • Patients presenting with non-carious cervical lesions in the enamel (Loomba et al., 2013), fluorosed teeth wherein fluorotic enamel staining confirmed by clinical examination, healthy non fluorosed teeth, which was confirmed by clinical examination (Dean, 1934).

Who cannot join

  • The following were set as the exclusion criteria;
  • Patients undergoing any form of restorative endodontic,
  • Orthodontic treatment or crown restorations,
  • Local defects including caries and fractures,
  • Presence of any systemic diseases,
  • Acute pain conditions (like apical periodontitis, periapical abscess),
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  • Presence of periodontal disease or a history of periodontal treatment in last 6 months,
  • Usage of desensitising toothpaste or mouth rinse in the last 4 weeks,
  • Patients allergic to ingredients used in the study product,
  • Teeth with intrinsic stains caused by other reasons.

About this study

Official title: Treatment of Hypersensitivity Using Diode Laser and Potassium Nitrate Desensitising Agent- a Comparison of Treatment Effects on Fluorosed and Non-fluorosed Teeth- an in Vivo Randomised Controlled Trial

The present study was designed as a randomised controlled clinical trial which was unicenter, double-blinded, parallel designed study, according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria, 2010. The study period was from July 2014 to September 2015.

Read the detailed description

90 Patients visiting the Out Patient of Department of Periodontology, Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Bengaluru, India, presenting with a chief complaint of dentinal hypersensitivity were enrolled in the study. Patients' age ranged from 18-60 years. The subjects interested in participating were explained in detail the treatment protocol. A verbal consent as well as a written informed consent was obtained from each patient Treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity with a combination of diode laser and potassium nitrate desensitising agent was considered as the test group and this was compared with diode lasers alone and desensitising agent alone as the positive control groups. The study was conducted in full accordance with the declared ethical principles (World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki, version VII, 2013)13 and was approved by the Institutional review board of Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Science and Hospital, under the registration number of (ACA/DCD/SYN/KCODS - B/PG/2013-2014).

Being tested
Fluorosed Group, Non Flourosed Group
Medical subject headings
Fluorosis, Dental, Dentin Sensitivity

What participants receive

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

  • Fluorosed GroupProcedure or surgery

    A single episode of laser therapy with without potassium nitrate (RA Thermoseal*) desensitising agent application was administered to the patients, A group only with desensitising paste and A group with desensitising paste and laser treatment depending on the study group they were assigned

  • Non Flourosed GroupProcedure or surgery

    A single episode of laser† therapy with or without potassium nitrate (RA Thermoseal*) desensitising agent application was administered to the patients, depending on the study group they were assignedGROUP 2B: Patients with healthy non fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser treatment$. (n=15)GROUP 2C: Patients with healthy non fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser + desensitising agent (potassium nitrate- RA thermoseal**) treatment.

Study groups in NCT03237793
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Fluorosed GroupActive comparator45 patients for the fluorosis groupGROUP 1A: Patients with healthy fluorosed teeth receiving desensitising agent (potassium nitrate- RA Themoseal) treatment. (n=15) GROUP 1B: Patients with healthy fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser treatment$. (n=15) GROUP 1C: Patients with healthy fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser + desensitising agent (potassium nitrate- RA Thermoseal) treatment. (n=15)
Receives: Procedure: Fluorosed Group
Non Flourosed GroupPlacebo comparator45 patients for the non-fluorosis groupGROUP 2- Non Flourosed Group (n=45) GROUP 2A: Patients with healthy non fluorosed teeth receiving desensitising agent (potassium nitrate- RA Thermoseal) treatment. (n=15) GROUP 2B: Patients with healthy non fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser treatment. (n=15)GROUP 2C: Patients with healthy non fluorosed teeth receiving diode laser + desensitising agent (potassium nitrate- RA thermoseal) treatment. (n=15
Receives: Procedure: Non Flourosed Group

What is being measured

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

  1. Reduction in hypersensitivity

    The primary outcome that was assessed in the study was the reduction in dentinal hypersensitivity sensation. The visual analogue scale was used as a recording scale when tested with the tests for hypersensitivity, which were the testing with a blast of air, ice cold water testing and electrical tactile sensitivity testing using a scratch-o-meter.

    Measured: 30 minutes

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. use of diode laser in reducing hypersensitivity

    Efficacy of treatment when diode laser is used alone as a treatment option after scaling and root planing.

    Measured: 30 mins

  2. use of desensitising agent alone

    Efficacy of treatment when desensitising agent was used as monotherapy after scaling and root planing

    Measured: 30 minutes

  3. combination of densensitising agent and diode laser

    1. Efficacy of treatment when a combination of diode laser and desensitising agent was used after scaling and root planing, for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity.

    Measured: 30 minutes

Timeline

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

  1. First posted3 Aug 2017
  2. Study startJul 2014
  3. Primary completionSep 2015
  4. Study completionSep 2015

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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 N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The present study was designed as a randomised controlled clinical trial which was unicenter, double-blinded, parallel designed study, according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) criteria, 2010.
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
90 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03237793
Sponsor's protocol ID
02_D012_45912
Status last verified
Jul 2017
First submitted
26 Jul 2017
Last updated
8 Aug 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Fluorosed Group and Non Flourosed Group in people with Fluorosis, Dental and Non-Fluoride Enamel Opacities, run by Krishnadevaraya College of Dental Sciences & Hospital.

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 4 inclusion and 10 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 8 Aug 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

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

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?

Reduction in hypersensitivity (time frame: 30 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
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 8 Aug 2017.

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