Clinical trials: Plaque, Amyloid
Plaque Reduction
Digital vs. Parent Modeled Toothbrushing
This prospective randomized controlled trial will aim to evaluate the effectiveness of two methods of delivering oral hygiene instruction to children aged 3 - 6 years: parent-modeled toothbrushing (control) and the MoodBrush…
- Trial name
- NCT07441148
- Testing
- MoodBrush Digital Application
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Gingivitis, Plaque
Effectiveness of the GumChucks® Flossing System Compared to String Floss for Interdental Plaque Removal in Children
This study evaluates the interdental plaque removal efficacy, flossing speed, and reduction in gingival inflammation of a new flossing system (GumChucks®) compared to string floss, and to assess preference between the two…
- Trial name
- NCT04057430
- Testing
- GumChucks, String floss
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Plaque, Gingivitis
Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Two Different Toothbrushes on Plaque Control
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of two different toothbrushes (manual and sonic) on plaque control
- Trial name
- NCT03099551
- Testing
- Group using manual toothbrush Curaprox 5460 Ultra Soft, Group using sonic toothbrush Edel White
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Faculty Sao Leopoldo Mandic Campinas
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
The Lipid-Rich Plaque Study
The purpose of this study is to enhance medical knowledge of the causes of future coronary problems. Many studies in patients who have already experienced a coronary problem point to the danger associated with plaques that are…
- Trial name
- LRP (NCT02033694)
- Testing
- NIRS-IVUS Imaging (TVC Imaging System)
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 1,563 people
- Sponsor
- Infraredx
Disseminated Sclerosis
A Monocenter, Cross-sectional Study to Compare Different Type of Cognitive Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and Cerebrospinal Fluid Biomarkers (Beta Amyloid, Total Tau Protein and Tau-phosphorylated Protein).
In multiple sclerosis (MS) sub cortical cognitive impairments are frequently reported. Nevertheless, cortical cognitive troubles, with hippocampic memory troubles have been described.
- Trial name
- BioCogS (NCT00978536)
- Testing
- Cognitive impairment of multiple sclerosis
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Tuberous Sclerosis, Angiofibroma
Long-term Trial of Topical Sirolimus to Angiofibroma in Patient With Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of long-term treatment with NPC-12G gel (0.2% sirolimus gel) to angiofibroma and other skin lesions in patients with tuberous sclerosis complex in the open-label…
- Conditions
- Tuberous Sclerosis, Angiofibroma, Hypomelanotic Macule, Plaque
- Trial name
- NCT02634931
- Testing
- NPC-12G gel
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Nobelpharma
Dental Caries and Streptococcus Mutans Count
Impact of Maternal Xylitol Consumption on Mutans Sterptococci
The study was designed to determine whether maternal xylitol consumption through regular chewing of xylitol gums can affect the salivary mutans streptococci (MS), dental caries, and dental plaque levels of their children.
- Trial name
- NCT02036151
- Testing
- xylitol, fluoride varnish application
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdulaziz University
Dental Plaque
Dental Office Prevention Strategies for Children
The overall goal of this study is to improve the standard of care in treating young children who often suffer from chronic caries (dental decay).
- Trial name
- NCT02004990
- Testing
- Single cleansing procedure of 10% Povidone Iodine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Alzheimer Disease
The Effect of Short-Term Statins and NSAIDs on Levels of Beta-Amyloid, a Protein Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether short-term use of the drugs ibuprofen and lovastatin affects levels of a protein called beta-amyloid in people who are at risk for developing Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Trial name
- NCT00046358
- Testing
- Lovostatin, Ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Gingivitis, Inflammation
Assessment of a Probiotic to Treat Gingivitis in Pediatric Patients
This study investigates the efficacy of a proprietary probiotic formulation comprising 6 strains of bacteria in reducing inflammation and gingivitis in pediatric patients between 11 and 18 years old undergoing orthodontics…
- Trial name
- NCT01954849
- Testing
- Probiotic formulation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's