Clinical trials: Biofilm
Biofilms, Oils, Essential
Antiplaque Effect of Essential Oils With and Without Alcochol on an in Situ Model of Oral Biofilm Growth
The accumulation and maturation of oral biofilm in the gingival margin is widely recognised to be the primary aetiological factor in the development of chronic gingivitis.
- Conditions
- Biofilms, Oils, Essential, Periodontitis
- Trial name
- NCT02946801
- Testing
- Essential oils, Essential oils without alcohol, Sterile water
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Santiago de Compostela
Peri-Implantitis
In Vivo Biofilm Accumulation on Implants With 3 Different Surfaces
A frequent sequela of peri-implantitis itself, but also of its surgery, is the exposure of the implant surface to the oral environment.
- Trial name
- NCT06049121
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Malmö University
Chronic Wound, Wound Healing
Wound Biofilm Detection Kit Development: Validation of Grading System With Biofilm Severity
Chronic wound is a leading health issue in current health care system. Biofilm is a notorious risk factor of unhealed wound. Although biofilm-direct wound care has been a prevalent strategy of wound care currently, diagnosis of…
- Conditions
- Chronic Wound, Wound Healing, Biofilm Infection
- Trial name
- WBDK-GB (NCT06679023)
- Testing
- MolecuLight i:X and Wound blotting and Alcian blue biofilm detection kit
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Periodontal Inflammation, Biofilm
Periodontal Pathogens and Atherom Plaque The Number of Mitochondrial DNA Copies
Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the tooth-supporting tissues characterized by the constant interaction of microorganisms in subgingival plaque and host defense mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Inflammation, Biofilm, Endothelial Dysfunction, Oral Bacteria
- Trial name
- NCT07165054
- Testing
- atheroma plaque, Dental plaque
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University
Prosthetic Joint Infection of Knee
Sola2 AMF Knee System Added to Surgery and Antibiotics in Adults With Knee Implant Infection
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether the Sola2 AMF Knee System, when added to surgery and antibiotic treatment, can safely improve outcomes, knee function, and quality of life in adults with knee implant infection.
- Trial name
- AMPLIFY (NCT07700927)
- Testing
- Intervention 1: Alternating Magnetic Field Treatment, Debridement, Antibiotics, Implant Retention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Solenic Medical, Inc.
Biofilm Formation
Randomized and Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate Bacterial Adhesion on Multi-Im® Transepithelial Components
This study evaluates the efficacy of Mutli-Im® transepithelial components in the inhibition of bacterial adhesion. The control group will be the Multi-Im® transepithelial component with the conventional surface (Multi-IM®…
- Trial name
- NCT03554876
- Testing
- Multi-Im Machined transepithelial component., Multi-Im Nanogolden transepithelial component, Multi-Im Ti-Golden transepithelial component
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Eduardo Anitua
ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS), Wound Infection
Investigating the Impact of Cold Atmospheric Plasma Treatment on Wound Healing at Cannulation Sites in Patients Following Extracorporeal Life Support
This study aims to evaluate a new wound treatment called cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for patients receiving extracorporeal life support (ECLS).
- Conditions
- ExtraCorporeal Life Support (ECLS), Wound Infection, Surgical Site Infection, Delayed Wound Healing
- Trial name
- NCT07501897
- Testing
- Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) Therapy, Standard wound care
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Renal Calculi, Ureteral Obstruction
Assessment of Drug-eluting Ureteral Stent on Bacterial Adherence and Biofilm Formation
The purpose of this study is to determine the clinical effects of a triclosan stent on adherent bacteria, stent biofilms, and patient urine cultures in patients with an indwelling triclosan ureteral stent.
- Trial name
- NCT00250406
- Testing
- Ureteral Stent
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Malocclusion, Angle Class I
Antibiofilm Activity of Chitosan Nanoparticles Incorporated Into Clear Aligners
The use of orthodontic appliances and equipment has dramatically increased over the past few decades, mainly due to improvements in materials and manufacturing processes that have paved the way for improved treatments .
- Trial name
- NCT06823310
- Testing
- Control (Standard treatment), Chitosan
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection
Clinical Assessment of Next Science Wound Gels in Healing Below the Knee Amputation Surgical Wound Compared to SOC
This is a 64-patient, 90-day, open -label study on adult patients undergoing below knee amputation for various etiologies. The objective of this study is to assess surgical wound healing and wound bioburden using combination…
- Conditions
- Surgical Wound, Surgical Site Infection, Surgical Wound Infection, Amputation Stump; Infection
- Trial name
- NCT04053946
- Testing
- Next Science Wounds Gels
- Sponsor
- Next Science TM
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia, Critically Ill
Efficacy Study on Silver-coated ETT Cleaned With a Novel Device
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a novel cleaning device in keeping silver-coated endotracheal tubes free from bacterial colonization.
- Trial name
- NCT02120001
- Testing
- ETT cleaning maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Pseudomonas Aeroginosa
mexB Efflux Pump Gene Expression, Activity and Biofilm Formation in Clinical Isolates of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
1. Detection of expression level of mexB efflux pump gene in multidrug resistant clinical isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by real time PCR(QRT-PCR). 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07469436
- Testing
- Real time PCR
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Dental Caries
Effect of Sour Cherry Anthocyanins on Healthy Human Saliva
The experiment is based on earlier research where it was proven that chewing gum usage with anthocyanin rich sour cherry extract significantly reduces the amount of human salivary alpha-amylase in unstimulated saliva samples and…
- Trial name
- NCT05406011
- Testing
- Pelleted sour cherry (anthocyanin) containing chewing gum usage., Pelleted chewing gum for stimulated saliva sampling., Scaling
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Debrecen
Bacterial Colonization
Bacterial Colonization on Nails Covered With a Methacrylic Coating
In the research, the investigators will monitor the bacterial colonization of nails coated with a methacrylic coating
- Trial name
- NCT06831305
- Testing
- Comparison of microbiological sampling on natural nails, Comparison of microbiological sampling on methacrylic nails
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections, Chronic Urinary-catheter-carrier
Comparison of Three Different Antibiotic Treatments Against Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections in Catheterized Patients
Recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI) in the patients chronically catheterized are serious challenges clinically. The pathogens are often multidrug-resistant bacteria and such UTIs are actually biofilm infections.
- Conditions
- Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections, Chronic Urinary-catheter-carrier, Biofilm Infection, Antibiotic Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT05402319
- Testing
- Antibiotic combination therapy
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Plaque Induced Gingivitis, Mouth Diseases
Anti-inflammatory and Anti-plaque Efficacies of Mouth Rinse Containing Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrogen Peroxide
The goal of this clinical trial is to test efficiency of using mouth rinse containing (H2O2 and HA) over a period of two weeks to control on gingival inflammation and plaque accumulation through measuring the clinical periodontal…
- Conditions
- Plaque Induced Gingivitis, Mouth Diseases, Bleeding Gum, Periodontal Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05787600
- Testing
- Perhyal rinse, Chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Typhoid Carrier, Typhoid Fever
Curcumin Extract Added to Ciprofloxacin for Typhoid Carriers Among Food Handlers of the Free Nutritious Meal Program
Some people keep carrying Salmonella Typhi after they recover from typhoid fever. These carriers have no symptoms. They can still pass the bacteria into food.
- Conditions
- Typhoid Carrier, Typhoid Fever, Salmonella Typhi Infection
- Trial name
- NCT07908030
- Testing
- Curcumin extract, Ciprofloxacin
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Sebelas Maret
Wounds
Evaluation of Wound Biofilm in Acute and Chronic Wounds
Patients who present to a wound care center for management of their wounds will be evaluated clinically to establish if their wounds are chronic or acute. These patients will undergo standard of care management of their wounds.
- Trial name
- NCT00764348
- Testing
- no treatment
- Sponsor
- Southwest Regional Wound Care Center
Dental Plaque
Disclosing Agents as Photosensitizers in aPDT for Biofilm Control in Children
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of plaque disclosing agents used as photosensitizers in antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) for the control of dental biofilm in children aged 3…
- Trial name
- NCT07539181
- Testing
- Mechanical Prophylaxis, aPDT with Erythrosine, aPDT with GC TriPlaque ID Gel
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Dental Biofilm Accumulation
Effect of Enzyme-containing Lozenge on Dental Biofilm Formation, Composition and Functionality
A double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized cross-over trial evaluating the effect of enzyme-containing lozenge on in vivo and in situ grown dental biofilm accumulation.
- Trial name
- NCT06142409
- Testing
- Enzyme containing lozenge
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Novozymes A/S