Clinical trials: Surface Treatment
Pregnancy Prevention
Continuous Use of COCs
The primary objective is to determine if continuous COC use leads to higher continuation rates over 12 months of follow up than use of the standard 28-day COC regimen.
- Trial name
- NCT00570440
- Testing
- Oral contraceptives--ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel
- Where
- 2 sites in Dominican Republic, Nicaragua
- Volunteers
- 362 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Periodontal Healing, Periodontitis
The Effectiveness of Root Planing and Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Smoking Patients With Periodontitis
Periodontitis is a chronic, multifactorial inflammatory disease characterized by the progressive destruction of the tissues supporting the teeth, associated with dysbiotic plaque biofilms.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Healing, Periodontitis, i-PRF
- Trial name
- NCT07049549
- Testing
- Injectable PRF, Plasebo (Sterile Saline)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Low Level Laser Therapy and Expression of VEGF, NO, VEGFR-2, HIF-1α in Diabetic Foot Ulcers
The purpose of this study is to examine the changes of factors including Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor(VEGF), VEGFReceptor-2, Nitric Oxide and hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α), measurements of oxygen saturation in…
- Trial name
- NCT02452086
- Testing
- Low Level Laser(Ga-As)
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tarbiat Modarres University
Bruxism, Sleep
Surface Electromyography in the Detection and Assessment of Bruxism
Introduction: Sleep bruxism is defined as the repetitive activity of the masticatory muscles, characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth.
- Trial name
- EMGBruxism (NCT07070947)
- Testing
- sEMG
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escoles Universitaries Gimbernat
Dry Eye Disease (DED), Glaucoma
Blinking Exercise Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a structured blinking exercise can improve symptoms and signs of dry eye disease (DED) in adults with glaucoma who are using topical intraocular pressure-lowering…
- Trial name
- NCT07554937
- Testing
- Structured Blinking Exercise Training
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndromes
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Management With ZEST Protocol
The purpose of this study is to investigate if cleaning the eyelid margin with the ZEST protocol (Zocular Eyelid System Treatment) in patients intolerant to contact lens wear consequent to Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) will…
- Conditions
- Meibomian Gland Dysfunction, Dry Eye Syndromes, Ocular Surface Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03968731
- Testing
- Zocular Eyelid System Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the Incarnate Word
Patient Satisfaction
Satisfaction and Adaptation After Elevation of Vertical Dimension of Occlusion Using Overlay Denture or Fixed Crowns
Elevation of the vertical dimension of occlusion has always been a debatable issue specially using removable prosthesis. Fixed restorations have been a more predictable treatment modality in treating patients with tooth surface…
- Trial name
- NCT03579134
- Testing
- partial overlay denture, fixed temporary crowns
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Shoulder
Effects of Manual Therapy on Shoulder Function
The purpose of this study is to directly compare the effects of four distinct interventions commonly used in the treatment of shoulder pathology on shoulder range of motion (ROM) and strength in asymptomatic shoulders: grade III…
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Manipulations, Shoulder, Range of Motion, Muscle Strength
- Trial name
- NCT04513535
- Testing
- Thoracic Manipulation, Cervical Manipulation, glenohumeral posterior glide mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hartford
Contraception
A Prospective Observational Study of the Clinical Performance of Femplant in Pakistan
This will be a non-comparative prospective observational study of women using Femplant as a primary method of contraception in Pakistan.
- Trial name
- NCT01463254
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 724 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
The Study Goal is to Assess the Introduction of Sustainable Family Planning/Reproductive Health Information and Services Through, Land O' Lakes-supported Dairy Cooperatives
Family Planning Through Dairy Cooperatives
This observational study will assess a model for providing family planning through quarterly events organized by dairy cooperatives supported by Land O'Lakes in Kenya.
- Trial name
- NCT01226433
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 319 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Clear Aligner Therapy, Aligner Attachment Wear
Clinical Evaluation of Customized Attachment Composites in Clear Aligner Therapy
This prospective observational clinical study aims to evaluate the three-dimensional surface wear and clinical survival of orthodontic attachments fabricated with customized composite materials used in clear aligner therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT07261735
- Testing
- GC G-ænial A'Chord Universal Composite, Spectra ST HV (High Viscosity), Spectra ST LV (Low Viscosity)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Dry Eye, MGD-Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Study on Prevention and Treatment of Dry Eye in Patients Using Glaucoma Drops
A multicenter randomized controlled trial on prevention and treatment of ocular surface injury and meibomian gland dysfunction in patients using anti-glaucoma eye drops.
- Trial name
- NCT03515187
- Testing
- 0.3% sodium hyaluronate ophthalmic solution, 0.1% sodium bromide solution, Meibomian gland massage
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca, Dry Eye Syndrome
Effects of Dry Eye Treatments on the Ocular Surface
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether, in people with dry eye syndrome, over the counter artificial tears and the prescription eye drop, dexamethasone, change or effect the eyes response to a low humidity environment.
- Trial name
- NCT01797822
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Artificial tear
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Dental Implant Macrodesign, Dental Implant Surface Treatment
Effect of Implant Macro-Design and Surface Treatment on Insertion Torque and Early Implant Stability Quotient (ISQ)
This prospective, randomized pilot clinical trial will evaluate the effect of dental implant macro-design and surface treatment on insertion torque values (ITV) and early implant stability quotient (ISQ) trajectories in healed…
- Conditions
- Dental Implant Macrodesign, Dental Implant Surface Treatment, Dental Implant Primary Stability, Dental Implant Secondary Stability
- Trial name
- NCT07744776
- Testing
- Chairside implant surface treatment with Plasma X Motion device, SLA implant surface, Straumann BLT implant macro design
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dantu implantologijos centras
White Spot Lesions [Initial Caries] on Smooth Surface of Tooth
Remineralization of White Spot Lesions Using Self-Assembling Peptide P11-4 in Primary Anterior Teeth A Randomized Clinical Trial
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial on primary anterior teeth of 3-5 year-old patients suffering from white spot lesions (ICDAS system II scores 1-2).
- Trial name
- NCT03927794
- Testing
- Self-Assembling Peptide P11-4
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
HIV Infections
Study of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) for Prevention of HIV
This Phase 2a study involving Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) will provide extended safety data for high-risk men. Secondarily, the study will assess the feasibility of conducting the trial and evaluate the preliminary…
- Trial name
- NCT00122512
- Testing
- Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
HIV Infections, Gonorrhea
Cellulose Sulfate (CS) Gel and HIV in Nigeria
This is a Phase 3, multi-center, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness and safety of the 6% cellulose sulfate (CS) vaginal gel for the prevention of HIV infection.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia Infections
- Trial name
- NCT00120770
- Testing
- Cellulose Sulfate Vaginal Gel (Microbicide)
- Where
- 2 sites in Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 2,160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- FHI 360
Dry Eye, Ocular Inflammation
Closed Eye Neutrophils in Dry Eye Disease
The purpose of this prospective study is to evaluate different inflammatory cells that accumulate on the ocular surface, during sleep, and how these cells may contribute to dry eye disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03332342
- Testing
- Eye wash
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy of Applying Ultraviolet Photofunctionalization (UV phF) to Standard Titanium Implants Immediately Before Surgery, Monitoring Early Implant Stability and Osseointegration During the Critical Initial Healing Phase
Clinical Assessment of UV Photofunctionalization on Stability and Osseointegration of Early Loaded Implants
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if UV light treatment (photo functionalization) works to help dental implants heal faster and become stable enough for early use in adults missing teeth in the lower back jaw.
- Conditions
- Evaluating the Clinical Efficacy of Applying Ultraviolet Photofunctionalization (UV phF) to Standard Titanium Implants Immediately Before Surgery, Monitoring Early Implant Stability and Osseointegration During the Critical Initial Healing Phase, Determining the Feasibility and Success Rate of an Accelerated "Early Loading" Protocol, Assessing the Survival Rate of the Implants, Along With the Peri-implant Soft Tissue Response and Marginal Bone Preservation
- Trial name
- UV (NCT07868744)
- Testing
- UV-photofunctionalized titanium dental implants
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Future University in Egypt
Glaucoma, Ocular Surface Disease
Treatment of Ocular Discomfort in Glaucoma Patients Using Multiple Topical Medications
To evaluate glaucoma patients' response to treatment with Xiidra, an FDA-approved drug for ocular surface discomfort, which will be prescribed as standard of care treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04354545
- Testing
- Xiidra (Lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles