NCT02007993

Brief Summary

The aim of the proposed controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of photodynamic therapy (PDT) on the formation of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) from coated tongue and its action on the severity of halitosis in adolescents using different treatment protocols. HYPOTHESIS

  1. 1.\- Null hypothesis: There is no change in halitosis following the use of photodynamic therapy.
  2. 2.\- Experimental hypothesis: There is a reduction in halitosis following the use of photodynamic therapy alone or in combination with a tongue scraper.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
130

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2013

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
unknown

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 1, 2013

Completed
25 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 26, 2013

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 11, 2013

Completed
9 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2014

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

August 4, 2014

Status Verified

December 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

10 months

First QC Date

November 26, 2013

Last Update Submit

July 31, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Halitosis,Photodynamic Therapy,Adolescent

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Halitosis Scores

    It will be compare de score of voalitile sulfur compounds in parts per billion (ppb) of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and methyl mercaptan (CH3SH3).

    Prior to the initial photodynamic therapy on day 1 and 1, 24 and 168 hours post-photodynamic therapy

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Microbiological Analysis

    Prior to the initial photodynamic therapy on day 1 and 1 and 24 hours post-photodynamic therapy

Study Arms (5)

Group 1

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Treatment with a tongue scraper

Other: Tongue Scraper

Group 2

EXPERIMENTAL

PDT wavelength = 660 nm Fluency = 320 J/cm2 Power = 100 milliwatt Energy = 9 J Time = 90 s

Other: PDT

Group 4

EXPERIMENTAL

Tongue scraper + PDT wavelength = 660 nm Fluency = 320 J/cm2 Power = 100 milliwatt Energy = 9 J Time = 90 s

Other: PDTOther: Tongue Scraper

Group 3

EXPERIMENTAL

PDT wavelength = 660 nm Fluency = 428 J/cm2 Power = 100 milliwatt Energy = 12 J Time = 120 s

Other: PDT

Group 5

EXPERIMENTAL

Tongue scraper + PDT wavelength = 660 nm Fluency = 428 J/cm2 Power = 100 milliwatt Energy = 12 J Time = 120 s

Other: PDTOther: Tongue Scraper

Interventions

PDTOTHER

A single session of PDT will be performed with the Chimiolux® photosensitizer at a concentration of 0.005% applied over the middle and posterior thirds of the dorsum of the tongue. Nine points will be irradiated, the device will be previously calibrated with a wavelength of 660 nm, power of 100 mW, energy of 9 joules for 90 seconds per point in Groups 2 and 4 and 12 joules for 120 second per point in Groups 3 and 5

Group 2Group 3Group 4Group 5

The pacient will scrap the tongue 10 times.

Group 1Group 4Group 5

Eligibility Criteria

Age14 Years - 21 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Signed statement of informed consent;
  • Authorization by legal guardian for the diagnosis and treatment of halitosis (Appendix 2);
  • Halitosis score using cysteine: S2H ≥ 112 ppb and/or CH3SH ≥ 26 ppb (Oral ChromaTM).

You may not qualify if:

  • Dental-facial anomalies;
  • Currently undergoing orthodontic and/or orthopedic treatment;
  • Use of removable appliance, implant or denture;
  • Periodontal disease;
  • Teeth with carious lesions;
  • Currently undergoing cancer treatment;
  • History of antibiotic treatment in previous month;
  • Pregnancy;
  • Hypersensitivity to the photosensitizing agent employed.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universidade Nove de Julho

SP, São Paulo, 01504-001, Brazil

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

  • Costa da Mota AC, Franca CM, Prates R, Deana AM, Costa Santos L, Lopes Garcia R, Leal Goncalves ML, Mesquita Ferrari RA, Porta Santos Fernandes K, Kalil Bussadori S. Effect of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of halitosis in adolescents - a controlled, microbiological, clinical trial. J Biophotonics. 2016 Dec;9(11-12):1337-1343. doi: 10.1002/jbio.201600067. Epub 2016 Jun 1.

  • Lopes RG, da Mota AC, Soares C, Tarzia O, Deana AM, Prates RA, Franca CM, Fernandes KP, Ferrari RA, Bussadori SK. Immediate results of photodynamic therapy for the treatment of halitosis in adolescents: a randomized, controlled, clinical trial. Lasers Med Sci. 2016 Jan;31(1):41-7. doi: 10.1007/s10103-015-1822-6. Epub 2015 Oct 28.

  • Lopes RG, de Godoy CH, Deana AM, de Santi ME, Prates RA, Franca CM, Fernandes KP, Mesquita-Ferrari RA, Bussadori SK. Photodynamic therapy as a novel treatment for halitosis in adolescents: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials. 2014 Nov 14;15:443. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-15-443.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Halitosis

Interventions

1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, DigestiveSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Sandra K Bussadori, phd

    University of Nove de Julho

    STUDY DIRECTOR
  • Rubia G Lopes, master

    University of Nove de Julho

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Rubia G Lopes, master

CONTACT

Sandra K Bussadori, phd

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
master's degree student

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 26, 2013

First Posted

December 11, 2013

Study Start

November 1, 2013

Primary Completion

September 1, 2014

Study Completion

October 1, 2014

Last Updated

August 4, 2014

Record last verified: 2013-12

Locations