NCT04248803

Brief Summary

To evaluate the effect of Gluma desensitizer in controlling immediate post-treatment sensitivity in posterior occlusal composite restorations.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
570

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2020

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 28, 2020

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 30, 2020

Completed
7 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 6, 2020

Completed
5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 20, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 20, 2025

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

October 20, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

October 20, 2025

Status Verified

September 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

5 years

First QC Date

January 28, 2020

Results QC Date

April 23, 2025

Last Update Submit

September 30, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Number of Participants With Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    post-operative sensitivity is evaluated using Visual Analog Scale(VAS) VAS rating Score (1 to 10): 1-3: Mild, 4-6:Moderate,7-10:Severe

    24 hours

  • Number of Participants With Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    post-operative sensitivity is evaluated using Visual Analog Scale(VAS) VAS rating Score (1 to 10): 1-3: Mild, 4-6:Moderate,7-10:Severe

    48 hours

  • Number of Participants With Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    post-operative sensitivity is evaluated using Visual Analog Scale(VAS) and cold spray VAS rating Score (1 to 10): 1-3: Mild, 4-6:Moderate,7-10:Severe

    1 week

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Number of Participants With Stimulus Based/ Spontaneous Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    24 hours

  • Number of Participants With Stimulus Based/ Spontaneous Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    48 hours

  • Number of Participants With Stimulus Based/ Spontaneous Post-operative Sensitivity Having VAS Score >3

    1 week

Study Arms (6)

Total etch control group

NO INTERVENTION

No gluma desensitizer application

TE - GLUMA application prior to acid etching

EXPERIMENTAL

TE- Total Etch GLUMA - Desensitizing agent

Other: GLUMA (Kulzer GmbH, Germany) desensitizing agent

TE - GLUMA application after acid etching

EXPERIMENTAL

TE- Total Etch GLUMA - Desensitizing agent

Other: GLUMA (Kulzer GmbH, Germany) desensitizing agent

Self etch control group

NO INTERVENTION

No gluma desensitizer application

SE - GLUMA application prior to acid etching

EXPERIMENTAL

SE - Self Etch GLUMA - Desensitizing agent

Other: GLUMA (Kulzer GmbH, Germany) desensitizing agent

SE - GLUMA application after acid etching

EXPERIMENTAL

SE - Self Etch GLUMA - Desensitizing agent

Other: GLUMA (Kulzer GmbH, Germany) desensitizing agent

Interventions

GLUMA desensitizer is used to reduce tooth sensitivity

SE - GLUMA application after acid etchingSE - GLUMA application prior to acid etchingTE - GLUMA application after acid etchingTE - GLUMA application prior to acid etching

Eligibility Criteria

Age15 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Occlusal cavitated caries in maxillary and mandibular first and second molars

You may not qualify if:

  • Occlusal caries with axial or proximal extension
  • Teeth with periodontal treatment within last three months
  • Teeth with cracks
  • Teeth to be taken as abutment for prosthesis
  • Patients with psychiatric treatment
  • Patients in orthodontic treatment or going to need orthodontic treatment
  • Patients under dentin hypersensitivity or using desensitizer treatment
  • Patients not willing for post treatment follow up
  • Patients having any other teeth with pain or sensitivity symptoms
  • Caries excavation with pulp exposure and post treatment sensitivity due to occusal interference in restoration

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

CSI College of Dental Sciences and Research

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, 625 001, India

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Dentin Sensitivity

Interventions

Gluma

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Tooth DiseasesStomatognathic Diseases

Limitations and Caveats

1. Limited generalizability owing to similar ethnicity and race among all the study participants. 2. Limited reliability of subjective scales such as VAS.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Dr Geeth Deepika
Organization
TamilNadu MU

Study Officials

  • GEETH DEEPIKA, MDS

    TN MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restriction Type
OTHER
Restrictive Agreement
Yes

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 28, 2020

First Posted

January 30, 2020

Study Start

February 6, 2020

Primary Completion

February 20, 2025

Study Completion

February 20, 2025

Last Updated

October 20, 2025

Results First Posted

October 20, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations