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Clinical Trials/NCT00396539
NCT00396539CompletedNot Applicable

Detection of Hydrogen Sulfide Production by Oral Microflora Samples

Hadassah Medical Organization1 site in 1 country60 target enrollmentStarted: January 2007Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Completed
Enrollment
60
Locations
1

Study Overview

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.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Time Perspective
Prospective

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 45 Years (Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • oral malodor patients

Exclusion Criteria

  • smokers, users of antibiotic one month prior to study

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other

Study Sites (1)

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