Clinical trials: Biofilm
Healthy Adults, Plaque, Dental
Photodynamic Treatment in the Management of Residual Biofilm - a Crossover Study
This research introduces a home-use dual-light antibacterial medical device and its possible added value as part of traditional dental self-care.
- Trial name
- NCT06860321
- Testing
- Adjunct antibacterial home-use dual-light medical device, Regular oral self care
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Koite Health Oy
Safety of the CytaCoat Foley Catheter, Performance of the CytaCoat Foley Catheter
Assessing Safety and Performance of the Novel CytaCoat Foley Catheter
This study is a prospective, single-center, single-blind, randomized, parallel assignment, controlled study to evaluate the safety and performance of the novel CytaCoat Foley catheter when compared to a Sterimed uncoated Foley…
- Trial name
- CYTA-FOL-2 (NCT07070921)
- Testing
- Foley catheter
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CytaCoat AB
Self Cleaning
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Fibrous Foods, Sugar-free Gomes and Rolly Brush® in the Dental Biofilm Removal
The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of three methods for removal of dental biofilm when compared to dental toothbrushing control.
- Trial name
- NCT03601585
- Testing
- Comparison of dental biofilm removal.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Isolation of Enterococci From Samples, Demonstration of Enterococci Antibiotic Susceptibility
Phenotypic and Genotypic Variations of Enterococcus Spp
Enterococci are Gram-positive facultative anaerobic cocci arranged in short and medium chains. Enterococci reside in the gastrointestinal tract and usually function commensally with humans.
- Conditions
- Isolation of Enterococci From Samples, Demonstration of Enterococci Antibiotic Susceptibility, Detection of Strains Enterococci Produce Biofilm, Studying Effect of Nanoparticles on Enterococci Antimicrobial Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT05751317
- Testing
- Culture, Staining:, Biochemical reactions:
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Oral Plaque Biofilm
University of New Mexico Dental Hygiene
To evaluate the efficacy of flossing in the removal of oral plaque biofilm.
- Trial name
- UNM (NCT03876353)
- Testing
- Floss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Oral Hygiene, Oral Health, Pediatric Pain and Anxiety
Efficacy of Guided Biofilm Therapy in Pediatric Patient
The present parallel randomized clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of a plaque disclosing agent (PDA) and air-flowing with erythritol powder (Guided Biofilm Therapy) in the removal of biofilm and plaque in paediatric…
- Trial name
- BABYPLAK (NCT06765343)
- Testing
- Plaque disclosing agent, Guided Biofilm Therapy, Ultrasonic debridement and polishing
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale degli Spedali Civili di Brescia
Implant Infection
Biofilm Accumulation in Zirconia vs. Titanium Implants
The aim of this randomized clinical trial is to compare the amount and type of biofilm formed on the surface of zirconia implants compared to titanium implants.
- Trial name
- NCT06075017
- Testing
- dental implant placement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Catheter-associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI)
Catheter Biofilm Microbiome in Infected Neonatal Catheters.
Percutaneously Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are special tubes that are inserted into blood vessels of premature babies (neonates) to give them nutrition and medications.
- Trial name
- NCT01985737
- Testing
- Sample collection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Rhinosinusitis
Xylitol for Chronic Sinusitis
The purpose of this investigation is to conduct a randomized controlled trial within a subgroup of difficult-to-treat patients with CRS, evaluating the use of topical xylitol treatment concurrently with topical…
- Conditions
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Rhinosinusitis, Sinusitis, Drain Sinus
- Trial name
- NCT03229551
- Testing
- Xylitol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ochsner Health System
Diabetes
Investigating Ultrasound Debridement in Wound Care
The initial step of wound management, debridement, is thought to be critical in promoting wound healing. Of the numerous debridement modalities, ultrasound seems to hold promising results in accelerate healing in our own clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT03516422
- Testing
- ULTRASOUND DEBRIDEMENT, STANDARD CARE GROUP
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Gingivitis, Malocclusion
Dental Biofilm Control During Orthodontic Treatment
Orthodontic appliances can affect changes in the relationships of members of the oral microbiome. Microbiome imbalance can result in oral infections and complicate treatment.
- Trial name
- ORTHOBIOFILM (NCT05532241)
- Testing
- fixed metal orthodontic appliance, fixed non-metal orthodontic appliance, oral hygiene
- Where
- 3 sites in Croatia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rijeka
Periodontitis, Adult
Protozoans in Biofilm From Patients With Periodontitis
The buccal cavity is colonized by numerous microorganisms whose the number and composition could be modified with medical background (diseases and drugs) and the level of oral hygiene of the patients.
- Trial name
- Paro-Proto (NCT03240666)
- Testing
- non applicable
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 231 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Mechanical Ventilation, Pneumonia
Removal of Endotracheal Tube Secretions Comprehensively Until Extubation
The purpose of this study is to measure secretion accumulation within endotracheal tubes of mechanically ventilated patients and test the efficacy, safety and clinical impact of removing the secretions using novel airway…
- Trial name
- RESCUE (NCT00663637)
- Testing
- CAM (Complete Airway Management) Catheters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- O. M. Neotech, Inc.
Trauma Injury, Trauma
OCT in Open Fracture and Infected Fracture
This is a pilot prospective, observational study of patients with open or infected fracture evaluating the feasibility and acceptability of OCT, a light-based imaging modality that requires no drug or contrast agent.
- Conditions
- Trauma Injury, Trauma, Open Fracture, Fracture Infection
- Trial name
- NCT05785182
- Testing
- Open Fracture, Infected Fracture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Biofilm
Dentures Biofilm and Artificial Biofilm Substitute
The biofilm on oral surfaces can lead to oral diseases. The correlation between oral biofilm and diseases and general health is well known.
- Trial name
- KÜBI (NCT04247438)
- Testing
- 12h and 36h Biofilm formation on PMMA (Palapress®) dentures and samples worn by participants and brushing cycles needed to remove it.
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Technische Universität Dresden
Peri-implantitis
Effect of Metallic Particles on the Progression of Peri-Implantitis
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the presence and characteristics of metallic micro- and nanoparticles in peri-implant tissues and their potential association with peri-implantitis progression, the…
- Trial name
- NCT07792499
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Barcelona
Gingivitis
Effectiveness of Black Tea Mouthwash on Plaque Formation
The study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of Black Tea in reducing the deposits on teeth. It also compares the effect between use of black tea mouthwash and green tea mouthwash to that of chlorhexidine in reducing…
- Trial name
- Blacktea (NCT02545244)
- Testing
- Black Tea, Green Tea, 0.12% Chlorhexidine Mouthwash.
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sri Hasanamba Dental College and Hospital
Plaque, Dental, Gingivitis
Imaging-based Assessment of Oral Biofilm and Gingival Health
The purpose of this research study is to develop a better way of measuring the health of patients' mouth using photographs and imaging software.
- Trial name
- NCT05470023
- Testing
- OTC Toothpastes or Mouthrinses
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 275 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Epilepsy, Gingivitis
Air Polishing Effect on Biological, Clinical and Patient-reported Experience Among Epileptic and Non-epileptic Children
In epileptic and non Epileptic children, the full dentition of each patient was split into four quadrants, starting from the upper right quadrant (1) and moving clockwise until the lower right quadrant (4).
- Trial name
- NCT06144034
- Testing
- Air polishing with erythritol powder, Conventional treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Jordan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Periodontal Diseases
Clinical Evaluation of a Mouthwash Containing Malva Sylvestris Extract.
Background: For centuries, plants (and / or their products) were the only resource available for the prevention and treatment of many diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT05138484
- Testing
- experimental group 10% mouthwash of M. sylvestris extract
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Aravena, Pedro, DDS, PhD