Evaluating Gingivitis and Systemic Biomarkers
An Exploratory Study to Evaluate the Relationship Between Gingivitis and Systemic Biomarkers
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interventional
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Brief Summary
This exploratory study will consist of two parts: Phase 1 (sample collection/screening) and Phase 2 (sample collection/product efficacy testing). The purpose of Phase 1 is to understand the association of gingivitis to systemic biomarkers and to screen subjects for Phase 2. The purpose of Phase 2 is to assess the causal effect of oral hygiene intervention on gingivitis and systemic biomarkers.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for phase_1
Started Apr 2025
Shorter than P25 for phase_1
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 30, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
April 30, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 8, 2025
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 31, 2025
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 31, 2025
CompletedJune 3, 2025
June 1, 2025
6 months
April 30, 2025
June 2, 2025
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Number Bleeding Sites
Total number of bleeding sites
4 months
Study Arms (3)
Negative Control
ACTIVE COMPARATOR0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate
Test
ACTIVE COMPARATOR0.454% stannous fluoride
Positive Control
ACTIVE COMPARATOR0.454% stannous fluoride
Interventions
Brush two times a day for 1 minute with manual toothbrush
Brush two times a day for 1 minute with manual toothbrush
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Provide informed consent and receive a signed copy of the informed consent form;
- Be between 25 - 65 years of age;
- Have at least 16 gradable teeth;
- Have a minimum of (approximately) 30% of bleeding sites and no more than two teeth with pockets deeper than 5mm or deemed acceptable by the Investigator/Designee (unhealthy test subjects only);
- Have less than or equal to 3 bleeding sites and with all pockets less than or equal to 3mm deep (healthy test subjects only);
- Agree to fast 12 hours prior to any visit with a blood collection;
- Agree to not perform any oral hygiene for at least 12 hours prior to any visit with dental exams, saliva collection, and plaque collections;
- Agree to refrain from eating or drinking, using medicated lozenges, breaths mints, and chewing gum at least 4 hours prior to this study visit (exception allowed: small sips of water up until 45 minutes prior to their appointment) for any visit with plaque collections;
- Agree to refrain from use of any non-study oral hygiene products after the Product Distribution visit;
- Agree to continue their current oral hygiene products and habits until the Product Distribution visit;
- Agree to delay any elective dentistry, including dental prophylaxis outside of the study protocol, until the completion of the study;
- Agree to all study restrictions for the duration of the study (medicines/supplements/vaccines- see restricted list);
- Agree not to participate in any other oral care studies for the duration of this study;
- Agree to return for all scheduled visits and to follow all study procedures; and
- Be in good general health, as determined by the Investigator/Designee based on a review of their health history.
You may not qualify if:
- Severe periodontal disease, including but not limited to purulent exudate, generalized mobility, and/or severe recession;
- Active treatment for gingivitis, periodontitis, or caries;
- Daily use of NSAID;
- Having any of the following: fixed orthodontic appliances or attachments for aligner treatment, lower bonded retainers; removable partial dentures, peri/oral piercings, a pacemaker or other implanted device, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator/Designee;
- A condition requiring the need for antibiotic premedication prior to dental procedures;
- Use of anti-inflammatory or anti-coagulant medications within 2 weeks of the Baseline visit, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator/Designee;
- Having had oral/gum surgery within the previous 2 months;
- Smoking or vaping (regardless of content), use of smokeless tobacco, e-cigarettes, or nicotine patches);
- Currently using recreational drugs;
- Having been diagnosed with cardiovascular disease, diabetes (having an A1C ≥ 7), rheumatoid arthritis, liver disease, IBS, Crohn's Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, or any type of autoimmune disease;
- Having any gastrointestinal issues (e.g. diarrhea, vomiting) in the past week;
- Use of statins or cholesterol lowering medication or supplements (e.g., Flax seeds, omega-3 fatty acids, Magnesium Oxide ≥250mg, Zyflamed, supplements containing berberine, golden thread, turmeric, CoQ10, or quercetin) for the duration of the study;
- Use of antibiotics or having a dental prophylaxis in the last 4 weeks prior the baseline visit, unless deemed acceptable by the Investigator/Designee;
- Receiving a flu shot or other vaccination in the last 4 weeks prior the baseline visit;
- Inability to undergo any study procedures;
- +3 more criteria
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Salus Research
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46825, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Salus Research
Salus Research
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- DOUBLE
- Who Masked
- INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- BASIC SCIENCE
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 30, 2025
First Posted
May 8, 2025
Study Start
April 30, 2025
Primary Completion
October 31, 2025
Study Completion
October 31, 2025
Last Updated
June 3, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-06