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Aerosol Evacuation Methods for Coronavirus in a Dental Clinic

Phase 4
Recruiting
Led By Aaron Glick, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, D.ABDSM
Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Prepping natural teeth at the appointment
Procedure is at least an hour long
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 24 to 48 hours after treatment
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help researchers understand how effective mouth rinses and evacuation units are in preventing the spread of germs during dental procedures that create aerosols (fine sprays of water and other liquids). The study will also help researchers understand the risks that dental practitioners face when performing these procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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The appointment involves preparing natural teeth.
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The procedure takes at least one hour to complete.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~24 to 48 hours after treatment
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 24 to 48 hours after treatment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Number of bacterial colony forming units (CFUs) .
Secondary outcome measures
Change in number of CFUs

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: High volume evacuation (HVE) suction only and hydrogen peroxideExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: HVE suction and extraoral vacuum aspirator (EVA) and hydrogen peroxideExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Group III: HVE suction and external evacuation device (EED) and hydrogen peroxideExperimental Treatment3 Interventions
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Hydrogen Peroxide
2017
Completed Phase 3
~1640

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor
902 Previous Clinical Trials
321,071 Total Patients Enrolled
Aaron Glick, DDS, FAGD, FICOI, D.ABDSM5.04 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
5Patient Review
I have had several positive experiences at Stephens and Gatewood, so I decided to return for a cavity filling. Dr. Glick was my dentist this time, and I was so pleased with his manner. He explained the procedure beforehand, which put me at ease, and then he did a great job with the filling itself. He was quick and thorough, and I would recommend him to anyone.
Claudia Ruiz Brisuela, DDSPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Media Library

External evacuation device (EED) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04659928 — Phase 4
Coronavirus Research Study Groups: High volume evacuation (HVE) suction only and hydrogen peroxide, HVE suction and extraoral vacuum aspirator (EVA) and hydrogen peroxide, HVE suction and external evacuation device (EED) and hydrogen peroxide
Coronavirus Clinical Trial 2023: External evacuation device (EED) Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04659928 — Phase 4
External evacuation device (EED) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04659928 — Phase 4

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Texas
What site did they apply to?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
~14 spots leftby Mar 2025