NCT01269957

Brief Summary

Objective: determine whether there is a correlation between halitosis and mouth breathing in children. Study design: Fifty-five children between three and 14 years of age were divided into two groups (nasal and mouth breathing) for the assessment of halitosis. Descriptive analysis was carried out regarding the degree of halitosis in each group. The chi-square test was used for the comparison between groups, with 5% level of significance.

Trial Health

87
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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
55

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2009

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2009

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2010

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2010

Completed
5 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 3, 2011

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 4, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

January 4, 2011

Status Verified

August 1, 2010

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

January 3, 2011

Last Update Submit

January 3, 2011

Conditions

Mouth BreathingHalitosis

Keywords

halitosispediatric dentistrymouth breathing

Study Arms (2)

Mouth breathing

Nasal breathing

Eligibility Criteria

Age3 Years - 14 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All children registered at the clinic of the specialization course in pediatric dentistry of the ABCD/SP in 2008 were included in the study. The children were divided into two groups based on breathing pattern (nasal and mouth) for the evaluation of halitosis. Breathing pattern was determined by a clinical evaluation and specific tests (mirror test and water-in-mouth test) and confirmed by the evaluation of an otolaryngologist.

You may qualify if:

  • All children registered at the clinic of the specialization course in pediatric dentistry of the ABCD/SP in 2008 were included in the study.

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Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Nove de Julho University

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Motta LJ, Bachiega JC, Guedes CC, Laranja LT, Bussadori SK. Association between halitosis and mouth breathing in children. Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2011;66(6):939-42. doi: 10.1590/s1807-59322011000600003.

    PMID: 21808855DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Mouth BreathingHalitosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Respiration DisordersRespiratory Tract DiseasesSigns and Symptoms, RespiratorySigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsSigns and Symptoms, Digestive

Study Officials

  • Lara Motta

    Nove de Julho University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 3, 2011

First Posted

January 4, 2011

Study Start

November 1, 2009

Primary Completion

March 1, 2010

Study Completion

August 1, 2010

Last Updated

January 4, 2011

Record last verified: 2010-08

Locations

BR(1)