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CompletedNCT02407834Updated Apr 3, 2015

Effectiveness of Hygiene Solutions on Denture Biofilm

A Phase 4 interventional study of S1 and S2 in Stomatitis, sponsored by University of Sao Paulo. Completed. Open to participants aged 45 Years to 80 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2015-04-03.

Sponsored by University of Sao Paulo · Phase 4, Interventional, and Supportive care

Phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
64
Allocation
Randomized
Ages
45 Years to 80 Years
Sex
All
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Study summary

This clinical trial evaluated Ricinus communis and sodium hypochlorite solutions in different concentrations for denture cleanliness, regarding biofilm removal capacity, remission of atrophic chronic candidiasis, degree of patient satisfaction and antimicrobial action against specific microorganism. Sixty-four denture wearers with absence (n=40) or presence of Candidiasis (n=24) were selected and oriented to brush their dentures with a specific brush and neutral soap for 3 minutes, 3 times a day and immerse them, once a day, in hygiene solutions (0.25% sodium hypochlorite - S1 and 0.5% - S2, 10% R. communis - S3; Saline - S4: control) during 20 minutes, for 7 days. The solutions were used in a randomized, double blind and cross form with washout periods. To quantify biofilm with software ImageTool 3.0, the inner surface was disclosed (1% neutral red) and photographed at the end of each period. The Candidiasis remission was assessed by scores before and after the use of solutions. Patient satisfaction was assessed by questionnaire. Antimicrobial activity was determined by Colony Forming Units (CFU) counts of Streptococcus mutans, Candida spp., and gram-negative microorganisms. For collecting biofilm, internal surface of each maxillary complete denture was brushed with saline solution, and the biofilm suspension obtained. After serial dilutions (100 - 10-3), 50 uL aliquots were seeded in Petri dishes containing Mitis salivarius agar base, CHROMagar Candida® and MacConkey agar for detecting S. mutans, Candida spp., or gram-negative microorganisms, respectively. After incubation, colonies were counted, and values in CFU/mL were calculated. Biofilm removal was analyzed as a split-plot with two variation factors: inflammation and solutions. The candidiasis remission was analyzed after adjustment using multinomial logistic regression. Logistic regression analysis and compound symmetry was adopted for patient satisfaction. The antimicrobial action was analyzed with Friedman´s test. Antimicrobial action data were processed after transformation - log10 (CFU + 1) - and were analyzed by Friedman test (α = 0.05).

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Sixty-four denture wearers with (n=24) and without Candidiasis (n=40) were enrolled and instructed to brush and immerse their dentures in 4 different storage solutions (S1: 0.25% sodium hypochlorite; S2: 0.5% sodium hypochlorite; S3: 10% R. communis; and S4: Saline/Control). The interventions were randomly performed in a double blind and crossover format with washout periods. After 7 days of brushing and storage, the biofilm formed in the inner surfaces of dentures was disclosed and photographed to quantification. Candidiasis remission was assessed by scores and the patient satisfaction by a questionnaire. Antimicrobial activity of the solutions was determined by counting the Colony Forming Units (CFUs) of Streptococcus mutans, Candida spp., and gram-negative microorganisms. For collecting biofilm, each complete upper denture was placed in a Petri dish, its internal surface was brushed (Tek brush) with saline solution for 2 min, and the biofilm suspension was transferred to a test tube. After serial dilutions (100 - 10-3), 50 uL aliquots were seeded in Petri dishes containing Mitis salivarius agar base, CHROMagar Candida® and MacConkey agar for detecting S. mutans, Candida spp., or gram-negative microorganisms, respectively. After incubation, colonies were counted, and values in CFU/mL were calculated.

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Conditions studied

  • Stomatitis

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Keywords

  • Biofilms
  • Dentures
  • Denture Cleansers
  • Castor Oil
  • Stomatitis
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In context

Stomatitis

400 studies on the registry are indexed under Stomatitis; 83 are open to participants now.

This study's enrollment of 64 is close to the median of 60 across 349 interventional studies indexed under Stomatitis.

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Lead sponsor

University of Sao Paulo is the lead sponsor of 1,005 studies on the registry; 90 are open to participants now.

Of its 7 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 0 (0%) have results posted.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
45 Years to 80 Years
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

  • Edentulous that make regular use of dentures in acrylic resin for at least one year with the presence of biofilm.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Problems in adapting, reline, or repair fractures
  • Patients with limited communication or collaboration as the following recommended protocol.
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Study design

Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention model
Crossover assignment
Masking
Double (Participant, Investigator)
Enrollment
64 participants (actual)

Study arms

  • Experimental
    S1 - 0.25% sodium hypochlorite

    Brushing with specific brush and neutral soap, three times a day. After, immesion in 0.25% sodium hypochlorite during 20 minutes, once a day. This protocol was used during 7 days.

    Other: S1

  • Experimental
    S2 - 0.5% sodium hypochlorite

    Brushing with specific brush and neutral soap, three times a day. After, immesion in 0.5% sodium hypochlorite during 20 minutes, once a day.This protocol was used during 7 days.

    Other: S2

  • Experimental
    S3 - 10% Ricinus communis

    Brushing with specific brush and neutral soap, three times a day. After, immesion in 10% Ricinus communis solution during 20 minutes, once a day. This protocol was used during 7 days.

    Other: S3

  • Placebo comparator
    S4 - saline solution

    Brushing with specific brush and neutral soap, three times a day. After, immesion in saline solution during 20 minutes, once a day. This protocol was used during 7 days.

    Other: S4

Interventions

  • OtherS1

    Immersion in 0.25% sodium hypochlorite for 20 minutes, during 7 days.

    Also known as: 0.25% sodium hypochlorite

  • OtherS2

    Immersion in 0.5% sodium hypochlorite for 20 minutes, during 7 days.

    Also known as: 0.5% sodium hypochlorite

  • OtherS3

    Immersion in 10% Ricinus communis for 20 minutes, during 7 days.

    Also known as: 10% ricinus communis

  • OtherS4

    Immersion in Saline solution for 20 minutes, during 7 days.

    Also known as: saline solution

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. biofilm removal capacity using Image Tool software

    Time frame: 7 days

  2. antimicrobial action against specific microorganisms by Colony Forming Units counts

    Time frame: 7 days

Secondary outcomes

  1. remission of atrophic chronic candidiasis using multinomial logistic regression analysis

    Time frame: 7 days

  2. degree of patient satisfaction assessed by specific questionnaire

    Time frame: 7 days

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Study locations

No study locations are listed for this record.

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Updates

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No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 3, 2015, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT02407834
Lead sponsor
University of Sao Paulo
Collaborators
Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo, Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior.
Responsible party
Cláudia Helena Lovato da Silva (Cláudia Helena Lovato da Silva, University of Sao Paulo) — Principal investigator
First posted
Apr 3, 2015
Start date
Aug 2012
Primary completion
Jun 2013
Completion
Dec 2013
Last update
Apr 3, 2015

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
Yes
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