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Phase 3 N=120 Randomized Double-blind Treatment

Comparative Efficacy of a Toothpaste That Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis

Gingivitis

Enrolled (actual)
120
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2009
Primary outcome: Primary: Gingivitis Index — 1.00; 1.27 Units on a scale — p=0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Interventions
Triclosan, fluoride (Drug); Fluoride (Drug)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Colgate Palmolive
Primary completion
Dec 2007

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Gingivitis Index
1.00; 1.27 0.05
PRIMARY
Plaque Index
2.22; 2.88 0.05

Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate the performance of two toothpastes in controlling established gingivitis and dental plaque in adults.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Availability for the six-month duration of the study.
  • Good general health.
  • Minimum of 20 uncrowned permanent natural teeth (excluding third molars).
  • Initial gingivitis index of at least 1.0 as determined by the use of the Loe and Silness Gingival Index.
  • Initial plaque index of at least 1.5 as determined by the use of the Quigley and Hein Plaque Index (Turesky Modification).
  • Signed Informed Consent Form.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Presence of orthodontic bands.
  • Presence of partial removable dentures.
  • Tumor(s) of the soft or hard tissues of the oral cavity.
  • Advanced periodontal disease (purulent exudate, tooth mobility, and/or extensive loss of
  • periodontal attachment or alveolar bone).
  • Five or more carious lesions requiring immediate restorative treatment.
  • Use of antibiotics any time during the one month prior to entry into the study.
  • Participation in any other clinical study or test panel within the one month prior to entry
  • into the study.
  • Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding.
  • Receive a dental prophylaxis in the past two weeks prior to baseline examinations.
  • History of allergic to personal care/consumer products or their ingredients.
  • Taking any prescription medicines. That might interfere with the study outcome.
  • Individuals with an existing medical condition which prohibits them from not eating or drinking for periods up to 4 hours.
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00926328). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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