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A New Portable Monitor for Measuring Odorous Compounds in Oral, Exhaled and Nasal Air

Completed
Conditions
Halitosis
Registration Number
NCT01139073
Lead Sponsor
Okayama University
Brief Summary

The B/B Checker, a new portable device for detecting odorous compounds in oral, exhaled, and nasal air, is now available. As a single unit, this device is capable of assessing several kinds of gases mixed with volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) in addition to other odorous gasses. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the B/B Checker for detecting the malodor level of oral, exhaled, and nasal air.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of oral malodor
Exclusion Criteria
  • Smoker
  • Medical disorders
  • Undergoing any antibiotic or other antimicrobial therapy

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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