A Three-Month Bleeding-Model Clinical Study
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- 0.454% stannous fluoride
- Conditions
- Gingivitis
- Sponsor
- Procter and Gamble
- Enrollment
- 90
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective of the study is to evaluate the gingivitis control benefit of an established stannous fluoride containing toothpaste relative to a negative control dentifrice.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Be at least 18 years of age;
- •Provide written informed consent prior to participation and be given a signed copy of the informed consent form;
- •Be in general good health as determined by the Investigator based on a review of the health history/update for participation in the trial;
- •Have at least 20 gradable teeth;
- •Have established gingivitis with 10-70% bleeding sites;
- •Agree to return for scheduled visits and follow the study procedures;
- •Agree to refrain from use of any non-study oral hygiene products for the duration of the study;
- •Agree to delay any elective dentistry, including dental prophylaxis, until the completion of the study.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Having taken medications (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-coagulant) which could alter gingival bleeding within 4 weeks of the Baseline Visit;
- •Having any oral conditions that could interfere with study compliance and/or examination procedures, such as widespread caries, soft or hard tissue tumor of the oral cavity, or advanced periodontal disease;
- •Having known hypersensitivity to the test products;
- •Having removable oral appliances;
- •Having fixed facial or lingual orthodontic appliances;
- •Self-reported pregnancy or lactation;
- •Having any diseases or condition that might interfere with the safe participation in the study;
- •Having an inability to undergo study procedures.
Arms & Interventions
Positive Control
2 brushings per day (AM and PM)
Intervention: 0.454% stannous fluoride
Negative Control
2 brushings per day (AM and PM)
Intervention: 0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate
Experimental Control
Brush with Positive control in the morning and negative control in the evening
Intervention: 0.454% stannous fluoride AM and 0.76% sodium monofluorophosphate PM
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation
Time Frame: Week 12
Löe-Silness Gingivitis Evaluation is a validated assessment of gingival health looking at inflammation and bleeding based on a 4 point range 0 (normal gingiva) to 3 (severe inflammation).