Clinical trials: Biofilm
Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic
Guided Biofilm Therapy Compared to Traditional Cleaning for Treating Gingival Inflammation in Orthodontic Patients
Why is this study being done? This study is for people with braces who have gum inflammation (gingivitis), which is when gums are swollen and bleed easily.
- Conditions
- Gingivitis and Periodontal Diseases, Gingivitis; Chronic, Gingivitis, Gingival Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT07355517
- Testing
- Guided Biofilm Therapy, Traditional Ultrasonic Scaling + Polishing
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Abdullah University Hospital
Bacterial Infection Due to Helicobacter Pylori (H. Pylori)
Increased Re-eradication Rate of Helicobacter Pylori by Adding N-acetylcystein or Metronidazole to the Triple Therapy
Compare efficacy and safety of 10-day triple therapy (rabeprazole, clarithromycin and amoxicillin) plus N-acetylcystein versus 10-day concomitant therapy (rabeprazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin and metronidazole) for…
- Trial name
- NCT01572597
- Testing
- 10RAC+acetylcystein, 10RAC+metronidazole
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
Gingivitis, Dental Plaque
Effectiveness of Salvadora Persica Miswak in Improving Plaque Control and Gingival Health
Dental plaque is a main etiologic agent in periodontal disease. Global of Burden Disease Study 2016 ranked periodontal disease as the 11th most prevalent disease affecting 10.5% population worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT04650685
- Testing
- The novel Salvadora persica toothbrush, The Salvadora persica (miswak) chewing stick, Standard toothbrush and toothpaste (control)
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Malaysia
Dental Plaque
Effect of Enzymes on Dental Biofilm Accumulation in Healthy Individuals
The purpose of the study is to assess the effect of enzyme containing lozenges on dental plaque accumulation in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05082103
- Testing
- Enzyme lozenge 1, Enzyme lozenge 2
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novozymes A/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
Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Biochemical Markers and Biofilm
The investigators will conduct a descriptive, prospective, three-armed study concerning the pathophysiology of chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01084811
- Testing
- biopsy
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
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-Induced Gingivitis
Efficacy of Thymus Vulgaris Mouthwash in the Management of Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether a mouthwash made from thyme (Thymus vulgaris) helps improve gum health in people with plaque-induced gingivitis.
- Trial name
- NCT07905456
- Testing
- 0.2% Thymus vulgaris mouthwash, Chlorhexidine 0,12%
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sulaimani
Longterm Indwelling Ureteral Stent
Assessment of Longterm Ureteral Stenting
This study is performed to analyze various aspects of biofilms on ureteral stents in a longterm setting.
- Trial name
- NCT02871609
- Testing
- Stent examination, urinary analysis, USSQ questionnaire
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Catheter-Related Infections
Analysis of Microbial Biofilms in Peripheral Venous Catheters and Their Implication in Infectious Risk
Peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) are the most commonly used intravascular medical devices in healthcare establishments. Although essential in patient care, PVCs represent a significant risk factor for nosocomial infections, as…
- Trial name
- KTBIO (NCT07258862)
- Testing
- Inflammatory catheters: catheter removed because of infection at insertion site, Non-inflammatory catheters: catheter removed because it is no longer relevant to keep it in place
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Hôpital NOVO
All Cause Mortality
Heat Disinfection of HD Water Treatment System in Hemodialysis Patients
Hemodialysis (HD) may lead to increase inflammatory response through a number of mechanisms. HD-related inflammation is mainly due to underlying kidney disease, coexisting comorbidities, uremia per se, dialyzer membrane…
- Trial name
- NCT01138280
- Testing
- CWP 103H (Gambro, Sweden): a heat disinfection device
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 540 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan
Dental Caries, Periodontitis
Breaking the Cycle: Real-Time Family Oral Microbial Transmission Patterns as Intervention Targets
This study aims to understand how oral bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease spread among family members and whether treating multiple family members can reduce the return of these bacteria after dental treatment.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries, Periodontitis, Oral Microbiome, Bacterial Transmission
- Trial name
- NCT07674888
- Testing
- Professional Dental Plaque Disruption
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Microbial Colonization, Infected Wound
Compare Wound Sampling Methods Efficacy in Microbiology Culture
Slough was a visible indicator of biofilm, which was the most available specimen from acute and chronic wounds. However, studies believed that slough were poorly accurate, and that the Levine swab was more recommended for…
- Conditions
- Microbial Colonization, Infected Wound, Slough
- Trial name
- NCT06460025
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 131 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Chronic Rhinosinusitis (Diagnosis)
Povidone-Iodine Rinses as an Adjuvant Therapy Post-Operatively
Povidone Iodine solution is a nasal antiseptic. Its application has been shown to be clinically safe, tolerable and effective against bacteria and fungi associated with chronic rhinosinusitis.
- Trial name
- NCT04278950
- Testing
- Povidone-Iodine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- St. Paul's Hospital, Canada
Spinal Cord Injury, Urinary Tract Infection
Colonizing Neurogenic Bladders With Benign Flora
The purpose of the research is to determine whether we can get harmless bacteria to live in the bladders of persons with spinal cord injury who practice intermittent bladder catheterization.
- Trial name
- NCT00371631
- Testing
- Insertion of urinary catheters coated with E. coli 83972
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Oral Leukoplakia
Candida Associated Cytokines in Oral Leukoplakia
This study aims to determine the correlation between candida and pro- inflammatory cytokines response in Oral Leukoplakia(OL) with antifungal therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT04712929
- Testing
- Fluconazole
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Microbiology, Alveolar Ridge Preservation
Microbiome Analysis of Dental Biofilm on High-Density Polytetrafluoroethylene Membranes Used in Socket Preservation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate how different types of high-density polytetrafluoroethylene (d-PTFE) membranes impact dental biofilm accumulation and composition in patients undergoing socket preservation following…
- Conditions
- Microbiology, Alveolar Ridge Preservation, Infections, Bacterial
- Trial name
- MADBioS (NCT06694844)
- Testing
- Socket preservation with M1, Socket preservation with M2
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marija Čandrlić
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.
End-Stage Kidney Disease, Renal Dialysis
The Impact of Different Citrate Concentrations as Locking Solutions on Development of Biofilm and Function of Hemodialysis Catheters
Evidence that supports using certain concentration of trisodium citrate as a locking solution for hemodialysis catheters has not yet been established.
- Conditions
- End-Stage Kidney Disease, Renal Dialysis, Central Venous Catheter, Biofilms
- Trial name
- NCT03683563
- Testing
- 4% sodium citrate, 30% sodium citrate
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Biofilms, Thoracic Surgery
Biofilm on Chest Drains After Thoracic Surgery: Clinical Impact and Antibiotic Resistance
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the frequency and clinical significance of biofilm formation on thoracic chest drains used after thoracic surgery.
- Conditions
- Biofilms, Thoracic Surgery, Postoperative Infection, Antibiotic Resistance, Bacterial
- Trial name
- NCT07228598
- Testing
- Chest Drain Tip Sampling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Caner İşevi, MD