Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora

Completed

• Conditions: Oral Malodor (Halitosis)

• Registration Number: NCT00396539
• Lead Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization

Brief Summary

Oral malodor is a common condition. In most cases this condition results from the proteolytic activity of anaerobic oral bacteria. These bacteria produce volatile sulfide compounds which are fowl smelling and are felt during exhalation and speech. the aim of the present study is to examine a simple method of detecting these bacteria in samples taken from the oral cavity of oral malodor patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2006-11
• Study First Submitted: 2006-11-06
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-11-06
• Study First Posted: 2006-11-07
• Study Start: 2007-01
• Primary Completion: 2008-08
• Study Completion: 2008-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 2009-02-03

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• oral malodor patients

Exclusion Criteria

• smokers, users of antibiotic one month prior to study

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hadassah Medical Organization; 🇮🇱 Jerusalem, Israel