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Streptococcus, Other Specified GroupNCT04485520

Efficacy of the Extract of Carica Papaya as an Inhibitor of Streptococcus Mutans

A study testing CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASH and CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH in people with Streptococcus, Other Specified Group and Dental Plaque, run by Julieta María Méndez Romero at 1 site in Paraguay.

Completed

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

Official record
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Trial summary

Papaya has effects on oral pathogenic microorganisms, it also has anticoagulant quality, amebicidal action, antimicrobial, bacteriostatic and antifungal activity on different bacteria, especially on Streptococcus mutans, this can be exploited in the dental area. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASH and CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteParaguay
Study dates
21 Sep 2017to 21 Oct 2017
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Participants that signed the informed consent

Who cannot join

  • allergic to carica papaya
  • ongoing medical or dental treatment that could interfere with the results.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Paraguay1 site
  • Facultad de Odontología Universidad Nacional de Caaguazú

    Coronel Oviedo, International, 595

Other trials in Paraguay

About this study

Official title: Efficacy of the Extract of Carica Papaya as an Inhibitor of Streptococcus Mutans in Students of the Faculty of Dentistry in the Year 2018

Papaya has effects on oral pathogenic microorganisms, it also has anticoagulant quality, amebicidal action, antimicrobial, bacteriostatic and antifungal activity on different bacteria, especially on Streptococcus mutans, this can be exploited in the dental area. The objective of the study was to determine the efficacy of Carica Papaya peel extract (suckling) as an inhibitor of Streptococcus Mutans in students of the dental faculty of the National University of Caaguazú in 2018.

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Specific objectives

  • To determine the inhibition of the extract of the peel of Carica Papaya (baby) at 3% on Streptococcus Mutans by age and sex grouping.
  • To quantify the inhibition of the extract of the peel of Carica Papaya (baby) at 3% on the growth of Streptococcus Mutans before, at 10 minutes and 8 days of use in the experimental group.
  • Quantify the inhibition of 0.12% Chlorhexidine Gluconate on the growth of Streptococcus Mutans before, after 10 minutes and 8 days of use in the control group.
  • Compare the count of Colony Forming Units (CFU) between both groups.
Being tested
CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASH, CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH
Keywords
Saliva, dental plaque, streptococcus mutans
Medical subject headings
Dental Plaque

What participants receive

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

  • CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASHOther

    Each application was 10 ml. applied for 1 minute, once a day for 8 days

  • CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASHOther

    Each application was 10 ml. applied for 1 minute, once a day for 8 days

Study groups in NCT04485520
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Carica Papaya extractExperimentalCarica Papaya at 3%
Receives: Other: CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASH
ChlorhexidineActive comparator0.12% chlorhexidine mouthwash formulation (commercially available)
Receives: Other: CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH

What is being measured

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

  1. Number of Colony Forming units (Stage 1)

    Before Intervention

    Measured: thorough study completion, an average of 24 hours

  2. Number of Colony Forming units (Stage 2)

    After Intervention

    Measured: 10 minutes after mouthwash use

  3. Number of Colony Forming units (Stage 3)

    After Intervention

    Measured: 8 days after mouthwash use

Timeline

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

  1. First posted24 Jul 2020
  2. Study start21 Sep 2017
  3. Primary completion21 Oct 2017
  4. Study completion21 Oct 2017

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04485520
Sponsor's protocol ID
00140
Status last verified
Aug 2021
First submitted
21 Jul 2020
Last updated
18 Aug 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: By email

Publications

  • Saliasi I, Llodra JC, Bravo M, Tramini P, Dussart C, Viennot S, Carrouel F. Effect of a Toothpaste/Mouthwash Containing Carica papaya Leaf Extract on Interdental Gingival Bleeding: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2018 Nov 27;15(12):2660. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122660.

    PubMed 30486374

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing CARICA PAPAYA MOUTHWASH and CHLORHEXIDINE MOUTHWASH in people with Streptococcus, Other Specified Group and Dental Plaque, run by Julieta María Méndez Romero at 1 site in Paraguay.

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 1 inclusion and 2 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 18 Aug 2021. 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 Paraguay. 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.

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?

Number of Colony Forming units (Stage 1) (time frame: thorough study completion, an average of 24 hours). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04485520, which also lists 1 linked publication.

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 18 Aug 2021.

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