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The effect of oral disinfectant containing iodine on thyroid function. Preliminary Study: Iodine intake from mouthwash and antiseptic solution.

Not Applicable
Conditions
thyroid dysfunction
Registration Number
JPRN-UMIN000043770
Lead Sponsor
Research committee on iodine related health problems, Foundation for Growth Science
Brief Summary

Around 5 mg of iodine could theoretically enter the body with one gargle which exceeds the tolerable upper intake level of iodine for adults.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete: follow-up complete
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Denture, oral cavity diseases, dysphagia

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
1. The absolute amount and ratio of mouthwash absorbed by standardized gargling. 2. The absolute amount and ratio of iodine absorbed by gargling.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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